Flying from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport takes 3 hours 18 minutes (on average). El Calafate's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Buenos Aires.
For the first departure, catch the 04:10 flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport. If you want to go later, the latest flight is at 20:25. With 49 weekly flights from AEP to FTE, you can select the one that suits you best.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Once you've booked cheap ticket from AEP to FTE, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're traveling within Argentina. As long as you have another form of identification, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
C$69 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport. A return flight starts at C$107. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap flight tickets from AEP to FTE, book your journey 2 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Traveling from central Buenos Aires to Jorge Newbery Airport takes around 38 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to AEP:
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
El Calafate Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the center of El Calafate. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 20 minutes.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport. To escape the crowds, head to El Calafate in February.
When booking your flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in El Calafate, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC to 17ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from AEP to FTE in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about El Calafate
After booking your flights from AEP to FTE, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in El Calafate. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Lago Argentino and Walichu Caves are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your El Calafate must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Estancia Cristina (Commercial Offices).
Complete your El Calafate trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to El Calafate Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in El Calafate.
