Flying from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Buenos Aires's main airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) jetting off from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport flight is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Mendoza (where El Plumerillo International Airport is located) and Buenos Aires share the UTC-3 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
The most popular route is from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ), with 96 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from AEP to MDZ is the 4:20am Aerolineas Argentinas service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 9:30pm with JetSMART.
Your flight from Buenos Aires to MDZ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
You can jump on a direct flight from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) out of Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP).
At AEP, you'll find a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport, such as:
Most travellers prefer to fly with Aerolineas Argentinas between AEP and MDZ.
Aerolineas Argentinas takes the lead in punctuality. A dependable 83.57% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
AEP is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Jorge Newbery Airport:
83.76% of flights leaving Jorge Newbery Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) plane ticket with departures from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Work out whether leaving from EZE works best for your plans.
The most popular airlines that offer direct flights from Buenos Aires to MDZ setting off from EZE include:
Aerolineas Argentinas is the most popular choice for travellers flying from EZE to MDZ.
If you're looking for a carrier known for its punctual service, book with Aerolineas Argentinas. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 86.6% for flights between Ministro Pistarini Airport and El Plumerillo International Airport.
EZE is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Buenos Aires to MDZ flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 83.93% of them touching down right on cue.
About El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDZ instead:
Pick up an El Plumerillo International Airport rental car and discover Mendoza and beyond with your own wheels. Rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR and Fit are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport flight.
Getting from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
The centre of Mendoza is about 8 miles from El Plumerillo International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport is £11. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £23. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Buenos Aires to MDZ, book your ticket three months before your departure date.
August is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
July is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ). Plan your visit to Mendoza in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to MDZ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Mendoza, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mendoza
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to El Plumerillo International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mendoza:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Ciudad de mendoza, Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia and Parque General San Martin are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Mendoza itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
San Juan is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've seen Mendoza. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the north, check out popular attractions including Plaza Espana, Mercado Artesanal and Museo Don Julio.
Around 225 kms (140 miles) east of Mendoza, San Luis is another essential stop in Argentina. No visit is complete without checking out Iglesia Catedral de San Luis, Plaza Independencia and Casa De Las Culturas.
