Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to FTE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to El Calafate Airport flight is R 11,762. A round-trip fare right now is R 24,961. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to FTE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to El Calafate Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to FTE.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to El Calafate Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Go where the road takes you with an El Calafate Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, FlexWays or Sixt and venture far and wide through El Calafate and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from El Calafate Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
El Calafate Airport to central El Calafate has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to El Calafate Airport. April is the busiest month to head to El Calafate. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to El Calafate Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in El Calafate, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to FTE in July. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Argentina
Rio Gallegos is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've seen El Calafate. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Laguna Azul, Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli and Museo de los Pioneros.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Argentina, consider Rio Grande, about 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate. Museo Municipal Virginia Choquintel, Museo Fueguino de Arte and Lighthouse Cabo Domingo are among its highlights.