Travelling from Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Buenos Aires's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Punta Arenas (the location of Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport).
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your PUQ to Buenos Aires flight.
Travelling over a peak time like February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
The journey from central Punta Arenas to PUQ takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport to Buenos Aires? Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ and Cabañas Montes de la Patagonia are close to PUQ. They're a particularly good option if you're jetting out early.
75% of flights leaving from Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) to Buenos Aires
$304 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport to Buenos Aires flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $644. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from PUQ to Buenos Aires, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport to Buenos Aires ticket.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
The distance from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) to central Buenos Aires is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near AEP:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield about one week in advance of your flight from PUQ to Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. Once you've disembarked your flight from Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your PUQ to Buenos Aires flight:
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at EZE will save you money.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
December is the quietest month for flights from Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport to Buenos Aires, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Buenos Aires based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport to Buenos Aires plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PUQ to Buenos Aires in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport to Buenos Aires, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Teatro Colon and Recoleta Cemetery are attractions you won't want to skip in Buenos Aires.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Argentina you should also see. About 274 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires, a trip to Rosario will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento al Che Guevara and Casa Natal de Lionel Messi.
Mar Del Plata is another essential stop in Argentina and is around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. No trip is complete without visiting Teatro Colon, Playa Popular and Aquasol Water Park.
