Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Buenos Aires is three hours behind Edinburgh.
Give yourself enough time to get on your EDI to Buenos Aires flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from EDI to Buenos Aires with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Buenos Aires, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
67.94% of flights that take off from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Buenos Aires
$598 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Buenos Aires flight. A return plane ticket starts from $1,342. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from EDI to Buenos Aires. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Finding cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Buenos Aires is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices across every month and land an epic deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to Buenos Aires by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel near AEP if you have a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Buenos Aires. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Travel at your own pace with a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience more of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week ahead of your flight from EDI to Buenos Aires can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. Following your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 10 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near EZE. Settle in and get cosy after your EDI to Buenos Aires flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from EZE one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Visit Buenos Aires during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Edinburgh Airport to Buenos Aires during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Edinburgh Airport to Buenos Aires plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh 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:
Recoleta Cemetery and Obelisco de Buenos Aires are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Buenos Aires itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Argentina waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Buenos Aires, a trip to Rosario will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Mar Del Plata is another sought-after destination in Argentina and is around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. No trip is complete without a visit to Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.