Flying from Moscow to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Moscow to Buenos Aires begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are the main terminals in Moscow.
Step off your plane in Buenos Aires at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Buenos Aires is six hours behind Moscow and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Moscow to Buenos Aires flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Buenos Aires
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Moscow to Buenos Aires flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
The drive from central Moscow to VKO typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's around 29 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Moscow to Buenos Aires? Unwind in a hotel near Vnukovo Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
65% of flights departing Vnukovo Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The distance from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel near AEP if you're coming in on a late flight from Moscow to Buenos Aires. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car and explore Buenos Aires and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. After your flight from Moscow to Buenos Aires, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
After your flight from Moscow to Buenos Aires, kick back at a hotel near EZE. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Hertz, Cactus and Localiza make collecting a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from EZE one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the busiest month for flights from Moscow to Buenos Aires. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Buenos Aires in April.
Lock in a Moscow to Buenos Aires ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Buenos Aires to range from 19ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Moscow to Buenos Aires in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 15ºC on average.
More about Buenos Aires
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Buenos Aires right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Moscow to Buenos Aires:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are major attractions which should be on any good Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
You've seen Buenos Aires, now it's time to discover other corners of Argentina. Journey around 274 kilometres north-west to Rosario to check off its leading sights. From Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument) to Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires, La Plata is another essential stop in Argentina. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.
