By Plane
The international airport Ezeiza (EZE) — officially Ministro Pistarini — is located 35 km southwest of Buenos Aires and is Argentina's only intercontinental hub.
Flights from Germany
There are no direct flights from Germany to Argentina. The most common connections (approx. 14–18h total travel time):
- Lufthansa: via Frankfurt — often the most convenient transfer, good connection to Buenos Aires
- Iberia: via Madrid — frequently offers cheap deals, approx. 14–16h
- Air France: via Paris — good alternative, approx. 15–17h
- KLM: via Amsterdam — often affordable, approx. 15–17h
- LATAM: via São Paulo — the number one South American airline
- Ethiopian Airlines: via Addis Ababa — unusual route, but often cheap
Flight Prices (Guidelines, Round Trip)
| Period | Price |
|---|---|
| Off-season (Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct) | €600–900 |
| Shoulder season (Jul, Nov) | €700–1,100 |
| Peak season (Dec–Mar, Christmas) | €900–1,500 |
Domestic Flights
Given the distances (Buenos Aires–Ushuaia: 3,100 km!), domestic flights are often the only sensible option:
- BA → El Calafate: 3h, from €60
- BA → Ushuaia: 3.5h, from €70
- BA → Iguazú: 2h, from €50
- BA → Mendoza: 2h, from €40
- BA → Salta: 2.5h, from €50
- BA → Bariloche: 2.5h, from €55
Airlines: Aerolíneas Argentinas (state-owned, largest selection, luggage included), FlyBondi (low-cost, cheap but strict on luggage), JetSMART (low-cost, growing).
💡 Tipp
Aerolíneas Argentinas offers a "Visit Argentina Airpass" for foreigners: multiple domestic flights at fixed prices. Worth it from 3+ flights! FlyBondi also often has offers under €30 — but beware: hand luggage only 10 kg, checked baggage costs extra.