Travelling from Mexico City to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE): What you need to know
El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is located in El Calafate. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Mexico City.
Your flight from Mexico City to FTE won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying over a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to FTE flight, drop your bags at Verticca Hotel.
76% of flights leaving Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
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Getting from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
Central El Calafate is around 21 kilometres from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
Rs112,682 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport. Return flights start from Rs224,781. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Mexico City to FTE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE). November is the most popular month to visit El Calafate. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in July.
Lock in a Mexico City to FTE plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in El Calafate to range from 5ºC to 17ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport in July when temperatures are between -5ºC and 3ºC.
More about El Calafate
Start your El Calafate trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Los Glaciares and Mirador Lago Argentino are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your El Calafate travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Mirador Puesta de Sol.
Explore more of Argentina
Rio Gallegos is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of El Calafate. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Laguna Azul, Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli.
