Flying from Toronto to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE): What you need to know
The timezone in El Calafate is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Toronto. El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is located in El Calafate.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to FTE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
64% of flights that leave from Toronto Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Toronto to FTE flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At YHM, that rate is 71%.
About El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
Hit the road running by picking up a El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, FlexWays or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of El Calafate and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Toronto 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 the centre of El Calafate. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
Rs126,405 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport. A return flight starts from Rs282,789. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to FTE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
July is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE), while November is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit El Calafate based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Toronto to FTE plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in El Calafate to range from 5ºC to 17ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 3ºC.
More about El Calafate
Start your El Calafate trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in El Calafate when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Los Glaciares followed by Mirador Lago Argentino and Mirador Puesta de Sol.
Explore more of Argentina
El Calafate has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Argentina just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres southeast of El Calafate, a trip to Rio Gallegos will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Laguna Azul, Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Monumento a la Mujer.
Rio Turbio is another well-known destination in Argentina and is around 137 kilometres south of El Calafate. No trip is complete without dropping by PLAZA SANTA CRUZ, Acceso peatonal de la Diversidad "Carlos Torres" and Plaza Centenario del Carbón.