Flying from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro and El Calafate (where El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to FTE, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to FTE even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) is an option when leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GIG land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can reach SDU from the centre of Rio de Janeiro in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio de Janeiro to FTE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
79% of all departures from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport flight.
Getting from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is around 21 kilometres from central El Calafate. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
Currently, Rs37,087 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs106,080. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to FTE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE). November is when most people visit El Calafate. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in July.
When booking your Rio de Janeiro to FTE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in El Calafate, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC to 17ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 3ºC.
More about El Calafate
Start your El Calafate trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to El Calafate should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Los Glaciares, Mirador Lago Argentino and Mirador Puesta de Sol.
Explore more of Argentina
You've done El Calafate, now it's time to discover other parts of Argentina. Journey around 257 kilometres southeast to Rio Gallegos to tick off its must-visit sights. From Laguna Azul to Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
