We detail how to get to Patagonia from Buenos Aires by plane, with options of airports, airlines and transfers to the city centre.
If you are arriving in the country from abroad, you will probably arrive at Ezeiza airport in Buenos Aires, 30 kilometres from the city of Buenos Aires.
Most flights to Patagonia Argentina from Buenos Aires depart from Aeroparque, the smaller airport located near the city centre, although there are cases of flights departing directly from Ezeiza airport.
Until the 2000s, only Aerolíneas Argentinas operated flights within the country, but since 2016 other airlines have begun to operate, increasing the frequency of flights and routes available.
Basically, there are three airlines that currently operate the majority of flights within the country. These are Aerolineas Argentinas, the flag carrier, and the private airlines FlyBondi and Jetsmart.
Here is an overview of the main airports in Patagonia Argentina, with the airlines that fly from Buenos Aires.
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how to get to El Calafate from Buenos Aires by plane
All three airlines operate the route from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, with a flight time of 3.5 hours.
- Aerolineas Argentinas has several daily direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.
- FlyBondi has a daily direct flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.
- JetSmart has five weekly flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.
The airport is about 16 kms from the city. The journey between El Calafate airport and the city centre can be made by rental car, taxi, remis, or by hiring transfers in advance.
El Calafate airport is ideal for visiting El Calafate and its Perito Moreno glacier, El Chaltén and even crossing to Chile to visit Torres del Paine.
how to get to Ushuaia from Buenos Aires by plane
All three airlines operate the route from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, with a flight time of 3 hours and 40 minutes.
- Aerolineas Argentinas has several daily direct flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia.
- FlyBondi has between one or two direct daily flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
- JetSmart has five weekly flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia.
Ushuaia airport is only 5 kilometres from the city centre. This route can be done by taxi or private transfer, but there is no public transport.
Ushuaia airport is ideal for exploring the city, touring the island of Tierra del Fuego and is even the departure point for cruises to Antarctica.
how to get to Bariloche from Buenos Aires by plane
All three airlines have several direct daily flights from Buenos Aires to Bariloche, so frequency and supply in this destination is not a problem. Flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The city’s airport is about 14 kilometres from the city centre. You can get to the city centre by bus 72, taxi or by booking a transfer in advance.
Bariloche airport is ideal for visiting Bariloche, Villa La Angostura, Villa Traful and El Bolsón.
hoe to get to San Martín de los Andes from Buenos Aires by plane
Aerolineas Argentinas and JetSmart are the companies that fly between Buenos Aires and San Martin de los Andes airport. The flight takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.
- Aerolineas Argentinas has between one and two direct daily flights from Buenos Aires to San Martin de los Andes airport.
- JetSmart has a daily direct flight from Buenos Aires to San Martin de los Andes.
The city’s airport is 20 kilometres from the city centre. You can make this trip by bus, taxi, remis, minivan or by hiring the transfers in advance.
The airport of San Martin de los Andes is ideal to visit this city, Villa La Angostura, Villa Traful, Junin de los Andes, the Lanin volcano and even cross to the area of Pucon in Chile.
hot to ger to Puerto Madryn from Buenos Aires by plane
FlyBondi and Aerolíneas Argentinas fly from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn. The flight lasts 2 hours.
- Aerolineas Argentinas has several direct daily flights from Buenos Aires to Trelew airport, 70 kilometres from Puerto Madryn.
- Fly Bondi has one direct flight per day from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn airport.
The journey between Trelew airport and Puerto Madryn by road can be done by rental car, express minivan or by hiring transfers in advance. Another option is to take a taxi from the airport to the Trelew Bus Terminal and, from there, a bus to Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn airport is located six kilometres from the city centre. From Puerto Madryn airport you can take a taxi or hire a transfer in advance.
Puerto Madryn airport is ideal for exploring the city along with the Valdes Peninsula, visiting Punta Tombo and Gaiman.
hot to Get to Río Gallegos from Buenos Aires by plane
The only airline that flies from Buenos Aires to Rio Gallegos is Aerolineas Argentinas. The flight time is 3 hours and 20 minutes. There are between one and two direct flights daily.
Río Gallegos airport is located seven kilometres from the city centre. It can be reached by taxi or remis, but there is no public transport.
Rio Gallegos airport is ideal for exploring Rio Gallegos and even getting to the start of the iconic Route 40 at Cabo Virgenes.
how to ger to Esquel from Buenos Aires by plane
The only airline that flies from Buenos Aires to Esquel is Aerolineas Argentinas. It has several direct flights and the duration of the flight is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
From Esquel airport to downtown Esquel is about 20 kilometres. Taxis and remises are available at the airport to make the trip.
Esquel airport is ideal for visiting Esquel, El Bolson and Los Alerces National Park. You can even cross the border into Chile and take a trip along the northern part of the Carretera Austral.
how to get to Comodoro Rivadavia from Buenos Aires by plane
All three airlines fly direct from Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia. The flight time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Aerolineas Argentinas has several direct daily flights from Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia airport.
- JetSmart has five direct weekly flights from Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia.
- FlyBondi has daily direct flights, between one or two per day.
It is 12 kilometres from the airport to the centre of Comodoro Rivadavia. There are taxis and remises, public bus line 8 and the SHUTTLE Palazzo bus, which make the route.
Comodoro Rivadavia airport is ideal for exploring nearby Patagonian beaches such as Rada Tilly and Camarones, Puerto Deseado and the petrified forest of Jaramillo.
how to ger to Neuquen from Buenos Aires by plane
All three airlines fly direct from Buenos Aires to Neuquen airport. The flight time is 2 hours.
- Aerolineas Argentinas has several daily direct flights from Buenos Aires to Neuquen airport.
- FlyBondi has between one or two direct daily flights from Buenos Aires to Neuquén.
- JetSmart has between two and three daily flights from Buenos Aires to Neuquén airport.
Neuquén airport is eight kilometres away from the city centre. Taxis, bus line 28 and the KOKO intercity bus company provide transportation.
Neuquén airport is ideal for exploring the Río Negro valley, Villa Pehuenia, Caviahue and the nearby mountain range.
