Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3. The city is three hours behind London, where London City Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LCY to Buenos Aires flight.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from LCY to Buenos Aires, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LCY is around 10 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London City Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LCY:
When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, 74.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Buenos Aires flight is R 12,029. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 18,271. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from LCY to Buenos Aires, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your London City Airport to Buenos Aires ticket.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to the centre of Buenos Aires takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from London City Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near AEP:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week before your flight from LCY to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. Following your flight from London City Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
After stepping off your LCY to Buenos Aires flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near EZE. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Hertz, Cactus and Localiza make collecting a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from EZE one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Before you book your flights from London City Airport to Buenos Aires, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Buenos Aires offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your London City Airport to Buenos Aires flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCY to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London City Airport to Buenos Aires, check out our range of hotels including:
Recoleta Cemetery and Obelisco de Buenos Aires are just two of the top attractions to add to your Buenos Aires must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've experienced Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
If you want to check out another great destination in Argentina, consider Mar Del Plata, roughly 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino are key reasons to visit.