Travelling from London to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
You can select from multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Buenos Aires. Explore your options for departing London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Arrive in Buenos Aires at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Buenos Aires is three hours behind London and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your London to Buenos Aires flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Buenos Aires
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap London to Buenos Aires flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from London to Buenos Aires across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' London to Buenos Aires flights.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find a London to Buenos Aires flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Buenos Aires or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your London to Buenos Aires flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Buenos Aires are:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Buenos Aires? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 83% of them landing as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a ticket from London to Buenos Aires out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and Buenos Aires are:
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early London to Buenos Aires flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is approximately 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Buenos Aires. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Grab a Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport rental car and discover Buenos Aires and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport around one week before your travel date.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is about 24 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. Once you've disembarked your flight from London to Buenos Aires, it takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to EZE. Settle in and get cosy after your London to Buenos Aires flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Hertz, Cactus and Localiza make collecting a Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from EZE one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
El Palomar Airport (EPA)
After your flight from London to Buenos Aires has arrived, the city centre is probably where you're headed next. El Palomar Airport (EPA) is around 16 kilometres from central Buenos Aires.
Set your GPS and zoom off to the next chapter of your journey with a El Palomar Airport rental car. Whether you want an economy car or an intermediate SUV, you'll find your ideal set of wheels from Rent A Car or Rent A Car.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from London to Buenos Aires is a good move. In addition to better deals, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at EPA.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London to Buenos Aires. August is the busiest month to travel to Buenos Aires. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Book a London to Buenos Aires ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Buenos Aires to range from 18ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 16ºC.
More about Buenos Aires
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Buenos Aires right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from London to Buenos Aires:
Teatro Colón and El Ateneo Grand Splendid are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Buenos Aires to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Recoleta Cemetery.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Argentina you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires, a trip to Rosario will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento al Che Guevara and Museo de la Memoria.
La Plata is another favourite destination in Argentina and is around 56 kilometres southeast of Buenos Aires. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of Contemporary Latin American Art, Teatro Argentino and Catedral de La Plata.