Travelling from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): what you need to know
Mendoza's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as El Calafate.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your FTE to MDZ flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from El Calafate Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. Jorge Newbery Airport is a top stopover on the FTE to MDZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
At the moment, Rs25,471 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way El Calafate Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs52,206. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from FTE to MDZ, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from El Calafate Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from El Calafate Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport.
Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
85.18% of flights departing from El Calafate Airport land at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from FTE.
El Calafate Airport is about 21 kilometres from central El Calafate. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
Consider booking a hotel near MDZ if you're on a late El Calafate Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an El Plumerillo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR or Fit and explore beyond Mendoza's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from El Plumerillo International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
El Plumerillo International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Mendoza. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from El Calafate Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Mendoza in April.
The warmest month in Mendoza is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from El Calafate Airport to El Plumerillo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FTE to MDZ in July. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Argentina
Mendoza has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Argentina waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres north of Mendoza, a trip to San Juan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Cerro Mercedario, Parque de Mayo and Casa Natal de Sarmiento.
San Luis is another standout destination in Argentina and is around 241 kilometres east of Mendoza. No trip is complete without dropping by Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas, PLAZA PRINGLES and Iglesia Catedral de San Luis.
