Flying from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your MDZ to PNT flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from El Plumerillo International Airport to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a top stopover on the MDZ to PNT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
R 2,793 is currently the best price for a one-way El Plumerillo International Airport to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,853. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MDZ to PNT if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MDZ to PNT.
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Handy information about El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
El Plumerillo International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 86.17% of flights that take off from MDZ arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to El Plumerillo International Airport from central Mendoza, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MDZ? If you've booked an early flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
If you're landing on a late El Plumerillo International Airport to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near PNT:
Grab a Teniente J. Gallardo Airport rental car and explore parts of Puerto Natales that aren't the typical tourist stops. You can book your wheels with Econorent.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) to central Puerto Natales
Teniente J. Gallardo Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Natales. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
The quietest month for a flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport is May, while September is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Puerto Natales based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Puerto Natales is February, with the temperature ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Book your flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MDZ to PNT in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Puerto Natales has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Puerto Natales, a trip to Punta Arenas will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Mirador Cerro De La Cruz, Borde Costero Punta Arenas and Herbologia Urbana.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Chile, consider Cochrane, about 499 kilometres north of Puerto Natales. Confluencia Rio Baker/Chacabuco, Tamango National Reserve and Museo Municipal de Cochrane are the start of reasons to visit.
