Travelling from Salta Airport (SLA) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Salta Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Buenos Aires's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Salta.
Choose from 50 weekly Salta Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport flights. The 03:35 departure with Aerolineas Argentinas is the earliest available. JetSMART operates the latest service of the day at 23:05.
To ensure you get on your SLA to AEP flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Salta Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Buenos Aires holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Argentina:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Aerolineas Argentinas.
With 70.14% of its services landing on schedule, Aerolineas Argentinas is the most punctual carrier operating SLA to AEP flights.
If you'd like to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Salta Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Neuquen Airport is a sought-after stop between SLA and AEP.
Handy information about Salta Airport (SLA)
When it comes to Salta Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Salta Airport from central Salta, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
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Getting from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to the centre of Buenos Aires has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
August is the most popular month for flights from Salta Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Buenos Aires in March.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Salta Airport to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SLA to AEP sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've seen Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento al Che Guevara and Casa Natal de Lionel Messi.
Around 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires, La Plata is another favourite stop in Argentina. Experience major highlights starting with Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Latinoamericano, Teatro Argentino and Catedral de la Plata.