Travelling from Pres Ibanez 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 Pres Ibanez Airport).
For a relaxed start to your PUQ to Buenos Aires flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
PUQ is about 18 kilometres from central Punta Arenas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Pres Ibanez Airport to Buenos Aires? Hospedaje Isla Magdalena and Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ are near PUQ. They're an especially good option if you're jetting out early.
80.28% of flights leaving Pres Ibanez Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of PUQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ) to Buenos Aires
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Pres Ibanez Airport to Buenos Aires flight is $155. The cheapest price for a return flight is $480. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from PUQ to Buenos Aires. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Pres Ibanez Airport to Buenos Aires across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Pres Ibanez 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 sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near AEP:
Explore without limits with a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and venture far and wide through Buenos Aires and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week ahead of your flight from PUQ to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
After your flight from Pres Ibanez Airport to Buenos Aires has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 32 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near EZE. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your PUQ to Buenos Aires flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and get going in the blink of an eye.
Score the best price by securing your ride from EZE one week in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Travel to Buenos Aires in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Pres Ibanez Airport to Buenos Aires during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
When booking your Pres Ibanez Airport to Buenos Aires plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PUQ to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from Pres Ibanez Airport to Buenos Aires, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. 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. Recoleta Cemetery, Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Casa Rosada are top attractions which should be on any good Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Mar Del Plata is another favourite destination in Argentina and is around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. No trip is complete without dropping by Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.
