Flying from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport.
Flights from EZE to FTE start from 04:10 — the earliest with Aerolineas Argentinas. The last departure is at 12:50 with Aerolineas Argentinas. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your EZE to FTE flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to El Calafate, Argentina. Jet off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aerolineas Argentinas.
Aerolineas Argentinas leads the way as the most punctual carrier for EZE to FTE flights, with 89.87% of services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport flight is C$75. A return fare right now is C$135. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from EZE to FTE, book your trip ten months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate 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 Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.93% of flights that take off from EZE reach their destination without delay.
Central Buenos Aires to Ministro Pistarini Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near EZE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Follow your own route with an El Calafate Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, FlexWays or Sixt and venture far and wide through El Calafate and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from El Calafate Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
From El Calafate Airport, El Calafate is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
April is the most popular month for flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to El Calafate in February.
Book your flight from Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport for January if you'd like to visit El Calafate during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EZE to FTE in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Argentina
El Calafate has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Argentina waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-east of El Calafate, a trip to Rio Gallegos will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Laguna Azul, Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli and Museo de los Pioneros.
Rio Grande is another sought-after destination in Argentina and is around 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate. No trip is complete without a visit to Museo Municipal Virginia Choquintel, Museo Fueguino de Arte and Lighthouse Cabo Domingo.