Travelling from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport (UYU): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport (UYU).
The timezone in Uyuni is UTC-4, which is 1 hour behind Buenos Aires. Uyuni Airport is located in Uyuni.
To ensure you get on your flight from Buenos Aires to UYU, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 38 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
EZE is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 36 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to UYU:
About Uyuni Airport (UYU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near UYU instead:
Getting from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to central Uyuni
From Uyuni Airport, Uyuni is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
Rs131,042 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport. Return flights start from Rs223,129. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to UYU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Getting cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
May is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Uyuni in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Buenos Aires to UYU for November if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Uyuni to range from 0ºC to 20ºC.
July has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Uyuni
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Uyuni:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Uyuni is to check out its most popular attractions. Highlights include Salar de uyuni, Train Cemetery and Tunupa Volcano.
