Flying from Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Mendoza's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Tucuman.
Each week, there are three Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 12:45 Aerolineas Argentinas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 13:00 with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TUC to MDZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as March? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aerolineas Argentinas has direct flights from Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Mendoza — and maybe even more of Argentina if time allows.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Aerolineas Argentinas ranks as the top on-time carrier for TUC to MDZ flights, with 92.31% of services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
R 633 is the lowest price for a one-way Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,778. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from TUC to MDZ by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC)
81.14% of flights leaving Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of TUC.
Central Tucuman to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your flight from Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport off to an easy start. Only a short drive from TUC, book a night at Hotel Carlos V and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDZ instead:
Grab an El Plumerillo International Airport rental car and explore Mendoza and beyond with your own wheels. Rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR and Fit are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from El Plumerillo International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
El Plumerillo International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Mendoza. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Mendoza in April.
The warmest month in Mendoza is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TUC to MDZ in July. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Argentina
San Juan is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've seen Mendoza. Around 153 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Cerro Mercedario, Parque de Mayo and Casa Natal de Sarmiento.
Around 241 kilometres east of Mendoza, San Luis is another essential stop in Argentina. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas, PLAZA PRINGLES and Iglesia Catedral de San Luis.
