Flying from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the main airports in Buenos Aires.
Guadalajara is three hours behind Buenos Aires. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to GDL. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Jorge Newbery Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that take off from AEP reach their destination without delay.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Ministro Pistarini Airport and GDL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can get to EZE from central Buenos Aires in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 32 kms (20 miles) or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Buenos Aires to GDL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a track record for punctuality. 83.93% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guadalajara and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to central Guadalajara is about 11 miles. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Currently, £228 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £520. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Buenos Aires to GDL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). July is the busiest month to visit Guadalajara. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Buenos Aires to GDL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Guadalajara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Guadalajara right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Catedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe are leading attractions which should feature on every Guadalajara itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 177 kms (110 miles) east of Guadalajara, a trip to León de los Aldama will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato.
Around 306 kms (190 miles) north-east of Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Huasteca Potosina, Cascada de Tamul and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.