Flying from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport (FMA): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Buenos Aires's main airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Explore the options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport (FMA) taking off from either of these bases.
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport flight.
El Pucu Airport is located in Formosa. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Buenos Aires.
The busiest route is from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to El Pucu Airport (FMA), with 11 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from AEP to FMA is the 9:10am Aerolineas Argentinas option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 6:50pm with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Buenos Aires to FMA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During high season, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport (FMA) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from AEP, you can take a direct flight from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the airline most travellers choose for flights from AEP to FMA.
With a reliable 80.25% of services landing on schedule, Aerolineas Argentinas is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
AEP is about 14 kilometres 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 traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
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Jorge Newbery Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from AEP touch down on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport (FMA) flight ticket out of Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Work out whether departing from EZE makes the most sense for you.
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to FMA are available with Aerolineas Argentinas.
On the EZE to FMA route, Aerolineas Argentinas is the favourite choice for most passengers.
If you're looking for a carrier that's reliably punctual, go with Aerolineas Argentinas. It has an on-time performance of 100.0% for flights between Ministro Pistarini Airport and El Pucu Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to FMA flight:
Most flights that depart Ministro Pistarini Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
About El Pucu Airport (FMA)
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near FMA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport (FMA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport is ج.م. 2,745. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 8,469. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Get cheap flights from Buenos Aires to FMA by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport (FMA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Formosa. August is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport (FMA), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Formosa is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your Buenos Aires to FMA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Formosa
Start your Formosa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to El Pucu Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Plaza San Martín, Costanera de Formosa and Fuente De Aguas Danzantes are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Formosa itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Resistencia is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've seen Formosa. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Plaza Espana, Lineal Park and Paseo de los Pueblos Originarios.
Around 153 kilometres south-west of Formosa, Corrientes is another favourite stop in Argentina. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza Boca Juniors, Esteros de Ibera and Plaza Manuel Belgrano.
