Flying from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from El Calafate Airport to Jorge Newbery Airport is 3 hours.
El Calafate and Buenos Aires are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Take your pick of 88 weekly El Calafate Airport to Jorge Newbery Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Aerolineas Argentinas is the earliest you can take. Aerolineas Argentinas operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FTE to AEP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from El Calafate Airport to Jorge Newbery Airport. When you're ready to start your Buenos Aires vacation, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Argentina:
Most travellers choose to travel with Aerolineas Argentinas on this route.
Aerolineas Argentinas leads the way as the most punctual carrier for FTE to AEP flights, with 85.54% of services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
C$58 is the lowest price for a one-way El Calafate Airport to Jorge Newbery Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$140. These fares may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from FTE to AEP by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from El Calafate Airport to Jorge Newbery Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 85.18% of flights that take off from FTE arrive at their destination as scheduled.
El Calafate Airport is about 21 kilometres from central El Calafate. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an El Calafate Airport to Jorge Newbery Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and explore beyond Buenos Aires's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires
From Jorge Newbery Airport, Buenos Aires is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
August is the most popular month for flights from El Calafate Airport to Jorge Newbery Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Buenos Aires in April.
When reserving your flight from El Calafate Airport to Jorge Newbery Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FTE to AEP around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
La Plata is another sought-after destination in Argentina and is around 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires. No trip is complete without seeing Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.