Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Buenos Aires is four hours behind Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) is the most traveled route, with seven departures a week to choose from. You can fly from FRA to EZE at 21:40 with Lufthansa.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your FRA to Buenos Aires flight.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires ticket. Start your trip at FRA and land at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE).
Keep an eye out for promotions from Lufthansa. This carrier operates direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from FRA to Buenos Aires, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
FRA is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near FRA:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Buenos Aires
$1,143 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires flight. A return plane ticket right now is $1,596. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from FRA to Buenos Aires. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Scoring cheap tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices across the month and walk away with an awesome deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FRA to Buenos Aires by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) to the centre of Buenos Aires takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near AEP:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield around one week in advance of your flight from FRA to Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
After your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 32 kilometres from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near EZE. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your FRA to Buenos Aires flight at any of these well-located options:
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from EZE one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
September is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires. To skip the crowds, visit Buenos Aires in December.
Before locking in your Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 16ºC.
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Buenos Aires, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Teatro Colon and Recoleta Cemetery are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
You've done Buenos Aires, now it's time to discover other parts of Argentina. Travel about 274 kilometres northwest to Rosario to check off its leading attractions. From Casa Natal Che Guevara to Monumento al Che Guevara and Casa Natal de Lionel Messi, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires, Mar Del Plata is another favourite stop in Argentina. Start your sightseeing at Teatro Colon, Playa Popular and Aquasol Water Park.
