Flying from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your PNT to FTE flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
At the moment, R 3,655 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to El Calafate Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,115. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from PNT to FTE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to El Calafate Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
82.55% of flights leaving Teniente J. Gallardo Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PNT.
To get to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport from central Puerto Natales, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to El Calafate Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PNT:
Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Pick up an El Calafate Airport rental car and discover El Calafate and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, FlexWays and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from El Calafate Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
El Calafate Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central El Calafate. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to El Calafate Airport. April is the most popular month to head to El Calafate. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in El Calafate is January, with the temperature ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Lock in your flights from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to El Calafate Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PNT to FTE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Argentina
El Calafate has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Argentina just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of El Calafate, a visit to Rio Gallegos will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Laguna Azul, Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli and Museo de los Pioneros.
Rio Grande is another essential stop in Argentina and is around 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate. No trip is complete without seeing Museo Municipal Virginia Choquintel, Museo Fueguino de Arte and Lighthouse Cabo Domingo.