Travelling from London to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can start your journey. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Buenos Aires. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Hop off your plane in Buenos Aires at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Buenos Aires's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Buenos Aires three hours behind London.
To ensure you get on your London to Buenos Aires flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Buenos Aires
To pick up cheap London to Buenos Aires flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from London to Buenos Aires across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a cinch to find a London to Buenos Aires flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Buenos Aires, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Buenos Aires flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Buenos Aires include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Buenos Aires:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Searching for a ticket from London to Buenos Aires with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When jetting off from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to Buenos Aires:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Buenos Aires flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from STN land at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Buenos Aires. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and explore beyond Buenos Aires's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week before your trip.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
After your flight from London to Buenos Aires has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 24 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near EZE. Settle in and get cosy after your London to Buenos Aires flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from EZE one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Buenos Aires, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Buenos Aires based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to Buenos Aires tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Buenos Aires in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 15ºC on average.
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from London to Buenos Aires, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Recoleta Cemetery are a couple of top attractions to add to your Buenos Aires to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres to the north-west, popular attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
La Plata is another well-known destination in Argentina and is around 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires. No journey is complete without dropping by Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.