Travelling from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Buenos Aires. Check out your options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when searching for a flight from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ).
Buenos Aires and Punta Arenas (where Pres Ibanez Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to PUQ.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Buenos Aires to PUQ flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 83.93% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport. Hospedaje Isla Magdalena is one option close to PUQ. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ before continuing to your final destination.
Travel at your own speed with a Pres Ibanez Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, MITTA RENT A CAR or Avis and experience more of Punta Arenas and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Currently, $268 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $508. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Buenos Aires to PUQ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ). July is the peak month for travel to Punta Arenas. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in May.
The warmest month in Punta Arenas is February, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Book your Buenos Aires to PUQ flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Punta Arenas
Start your Punta Arenas trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Pres Ibanez Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Punta Arenas visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Plaza de Armas, Seno Otoway Penguin Colony and Mirador Cerro De La Cruz.
Explore more of Chile
Puerto Natales is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Punta Arenas. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Into the Wild Patagonia Expeditions, Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Cueva del Milodon.
Another favourite stop in Chile, Estancia Yendegaia is around 241 kilometres south-east of Punta Arenas. Make time for highlights including Yendegaia National Park.