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Distance to San Rafael6.1km
Distance to Veinticinco de Mayo13.7km

About San Rafael Airport

  • San Rafael Airport is a main airport for San Rafael and is located in Mendoza Province.

  • The airport is also used by passengers heading to or from nearby General Alvear and Cuadro Nacional, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • One of the top airlines at San Rafael Airport to consider for your next trip is Aerolineas Argentinas.

  • Jetting out of San Rafael and want some ideas of where to go? Flights from San Rafael Airport can take you direct to in-demand destinations like Buenos Aires.

  • August, October, and November are the busiest months at San Rafael Airport. August draws visitors during the Southern Hemisphere winter break, while October and November see rising arrivals as spring arrives in Mendoza wine country, bringing warmer conditions and tourism across the region.

  • April, May, and June are the quietest months at San Rafael Airport. Autumn sees tourism wind down after the summer and harvest seasons, and by May and June, cooler winter conditions and lower overall demand result in fewer passengers passing through.

How to get from San Rafael Airport to San Rafael

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to San Rafael Airport from San Rafael

  • Whether you're driving from central San Rafael or a friend drops you off, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

San Rafael Airport facilities

  • San Rafael Airport runs from one terminal.

Where to stay near San Rafael Airport

  • Suter Petit Hotel works well when your flight to San Rafael Airport gets in late or heads out early. It's around 3 kilometres away and features a business centre, room service, and a golf course.

  • Hotel Puesta del Sol is roughly 5 kilometres from the airport and also worth considering. From an outdoor swimming pool and a games room to a nightclub, it has the key comforts covered.

  • Or make the night before or after your flight easier at Posada Bonarda San Rafael. From the airport, it's about 0.97 kilometres away and offers heating, tour services, a lounge, and more.

Car rental options near San Rafael Airport

  • If San Rafael is the first stop on your trip, consider picking up a car rental at San Rafael Airport.

  • San-rafael is one of the most popular providers. You'll find vehicle types for different travel needs, from short city breaks to longer trips.

San Rafael Airport FAQs

Yes, Aerolíneas Argentinas operates to and from both San Rafael Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. We found a san-rafael pick-up point in or near to San Rafael Airport.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear San Rafael Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to San Rafael Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to San Rafael Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate San Rafael Airport’s departure lounge.

Shanti Hostel is the highest-rated hotel near San Rafael Airport, just 4.0km away. Other great hotels nearby include Cabañas Calderón II (1.1km from the airport), and Lucy Sol Cabañas (1.6km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at San Rafael Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at San Rafael Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside San Rafael Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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