Travelling from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from El Calafate Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
El Calafate and Buenos Aires are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Choose from 28 weekly El Calafate Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with JetSMART is the earliest you can take. Aerolineas Argentinas operates the last service of the day at 20:45.
Your FTE to AEP flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like November, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You can travel nonstop to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from El Calafate Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with Aerolineas Argentinas on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for FTE to AEP flights is Aerolineas Argentinas.
Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
When it comes to El Calafate Airport's on-time performance, 53% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to El Calafate Airport from central El Calafate, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Arriving at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
If you're landing on a late El Calafate Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near AEP:
Grab a Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport rental car and explore Buenos Aires and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from El Calafate Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Buenos Aires. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from El Calafate Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport for January if you want to go to Buenos Aires during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FTE to AEP sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Argentina
You've seen Buenos Aires, now it's time to explore more of Argentina. Travel around 274 kilometres north-west to Rosario to check off its top sights. From Casa Natal Che Guevara to Monumento al Che Guevara and Casa Natal de Lionel Messi, your itinerary will be busy.
La Plata is another favourite destination in Argentina and is around 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires. No trip is complete without seeing Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Latinoamericano, Teatro Argentino and Catedral de la Plata.
