Travelling from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport (EQS): what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport (EQS). Explore your options for taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE), two of the city's main airports.
Esquel's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires. Esquel Airport is located in Esquel.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Buenos Aires to EQS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 38 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) has direct flights from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport (EQS).
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to EQS can be booked with Aerolineas Argentinas.
You can get to EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in about 36 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to EQS? Kick back in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Getting from Esquel Airport (EQS) to central Esquel
Esquel Airport to central Esquel takes about 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport (EQS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport is Rs21,066. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs36,383. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to EQS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Buenos Aires to EQS.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport (EQS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Esquel. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Esquel. January is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Buenos Aires to EQS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 4ºC and 22ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 5ºC on average.
More about Esquel
Start your Esquel trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get to know Esquel is to explore its most popular attractions. Essential stops include La Trochita-viejo expreso patagonico en Esquel, Museo de Leleque and Arroyo Esquel.
Complete your Esquel trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Esquel Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Esquel. Explore the offers and instantly compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
