Travelling from Iguazu Airport (IGR) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your IGR to FTE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Iguazu Airport to El Calafate Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is a well-known stop between IGR and FTE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Iguazu Airport (IGR) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Iguazu Airport to El Calafate Airport flight is Rs26,846. A return fare right now is Rs62,007. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IGR to FTE, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Iguazu Airport to El Calafate Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from IGR to FTE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Iguazu Airport to El Calafate Airport.
Handy information about Iguazu Airport (IGR)
Of all flights leaving Iguazu Airport, 66% land on time at their destination.
To get to Iguazu Airport from central Puerto Iguazú, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Iguazu Airport to El Calafate Airport, take a look at Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls. It's a short ride from IGR.
Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Pick up a El Calafate Airport rental car and discover El Calafate and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, FlexWays and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from El Calafate Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
November is the most popular month for flights from Iguazu Airport to El Calafate Airport. For smaller crowds, go to El Calafate in March.
Lock in your flight from Iguazu Airport to El Calafate Airport for January if you want to explore El Calafate during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 17ºC.
July has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IGR to FTE around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Argentina
El Calafate has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Argentina you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of El Calafate, a visit to Rio Gallegos will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Laguna Azul, Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli.
Around 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate, Rio Grande is another favourite stop in Argentina. Experience major highlights starting with Casa Museo Shanti, Reserva Natural Urbana - Laguna de los Patos and Viejo puente colgante. Punto historico.