Tips and recommendations for traveling by plane to Argentine Patagonia. Guide and information on flights, airlines operating in Argentina, Buenos Aires and Bariloche airports. Transfers and shuttles between airports, and transfers to downtown Buenos Aires and downtown Bariloche. You’ll also find a list of action sports and adventures you can find in San Carlos de Bariloche.
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To get to San Carlos de Bariloche from North America (USA, Canadá o Mexico), Europe (Spain, Germany, Holland, France, Belgium, UK or Switzerland) or South America (Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Perú, Ecuador) First we have to fly to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.
This city is the largest and most important in Argentina and receives more than 3 million tourists a year. From Buenos Aires, you can easily connect with a flight or bus to Bariloche. We recommend the plane, since it only takes 2 hours, and the bus takes around 20 hours. There is an average of 5 flights daily from Buenos Aires to Bariloche.
It is possible to fly directly to Bariloche without stopovers from Santiago de Chile or Sao Paulo-Brazil. SKY Airlines offers regular nonstop flights from Santiago-Chile to Bariloche. This flight can take around 2 hours. On the other hand, airlines such as GOL, LATAM, and AZUL often offer direct flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil, to Bariloche, Argentina, especially during the winter and summer tourist seasons. This flight can take approximately 5 hours.
Buenos Aires has two airports: Ezeiza Mininstro Pistarini (EZE) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP). The distance between these two airports is 45 kilometers.
Ezeiza (EZE) is located on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Aeroparque (AEP) is located in the heart of the city, facing the Rio de la Plata. Most international flights land at EZEIZA Airport. Domestic flights to Bariloche operate from both airports.
Flights from Europe, North America, and Central America land at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE).
Some flights from bordering countries such as Chile or Brazil may land at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) or at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP).
If you land at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) and plan to fly directly to Bariloche without stopping in Buenos Aires, you can search for direct flights from Ezeiza (EZE) to Bariloche (BRC). If you can’t find domestic flights to Bariloche from there, you’ll need to head to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), located in the city center.
If you’re planning to spend a few days in Buenos Aires to experience its culture, cuisine, history, and european architecture, the best way to get to Bariloche quickly is to fly from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP).
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is located in downtown Buenos Aires, very close to all the city’s attractions, the best hotels, and touristy neighborhoods.
ARGENTINA
ALEMANIA
Lufthansa
BOLIVIA
CANADA
CHILE
Latam
COLOMBIA
CUBA
EMIRATOS ARABES UNIDOS
ESPAÑA
Air Europa
ETHIOPIA
FRANCIA
ITALIA
MEXICO
Aeroméxico
PAISES BAJOS
PANAMA
REPUBLICA DOMINICANA
Arajet
UK
SUIZA
TURQUIA
USA
ARGENTINA
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Flybondi
Jetsmart
CHILE
Latam
COLOMBIA
PARAGUAY
Paranair
You can find cheap flights to Buenos Aires or directly to Bariloche from the following platforms:
Omio www.omio.com
Skyscanner www.skyscanner.com
Kayak www.kayak.com
Kiwi www.kiwi.com
Despegar www.despegar.com
The best platform to find domestic flights from Buenos Aires to Bariloche is www.despegar.com
You can also search the websites of the following airlines:
Flybondi www.flybondi.com
Jetsmart www.jetsmart.com
Aerolíneas Argentinas www.aerolineas.com.ar
If your flight lands at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) and you need to go to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or downtown Buenos Aires, you have two options. You can take a taxi or a bus. Taxi can cost between 40 and 50 us dollars.
The cheapest option is to take the Tienda León bus. www.tiendaleon.com/bus
The bus fare is approximately $10 per person. Buses depart every hour and take an hour and a half to complete the journey. Buses do not run at night.
Remember that there are no trains or subways connecting the airports, Therefore, you should take into account bus departure times and possible delays due to highway traffic. You should allow at least two hours for the trip between the two airports.
Bariloche airport is called Teniente Luis Candelaria (BRC). It is located 15 kilometers from the city center. The trip from the airport to the city takes approximately 30 minutes. There are no trains or trams, so you must take a bus or taxi to get to Bariloche. A taxi can cost between $15 and $20 dollars.
The bus costs less than $1.
The bus frequency is poor. It runs every hour and a half. The bus line number is 72. You can ONLY pay for the bus with a SUBE card. If you don’t have one, you’ll have to ask a passenger if they can pay for you in exchange for money.
This beautiful city is the gateway to Patagonia. It receives more than a million tourists a year. It can be visited at any time of the year. The summer and winter seasons are the busiest. During the winter, it receives skiers from all over the world and people who want to experience the snow, ski resorts, and winter sports. During spring, summer, and fall, it is possible to practice cycling, mountain biking, trekking, climbing, fishing, and water sports such as sailing or windsurfing.
San Carlos de Bariloche is the best city in Argentina for mountain sports, water sports, and outdoor activities. If you’re a fan of extreme sports and adventure, these are the 10 best you can practice in San Carlos de Bariloche.
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