Travelling from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport (REL): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Buenos Aires's main airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport (REL) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 5 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport flight.
Buenos Aires and Trelew (where Trelew Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch on arrival.
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Trelew Airport (REL) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Aerolineas Argentinas at 11:50pm. Choose the first AEP to REL departure operated by Aerolineas Argentinas at 4:10am if getting there sooner works for you.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Buenos Aires to REL. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
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 Trelew Airport (REL) depart from this terminal.
Aerolineas Argentinas is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport leaving from AEP.
The most frequently booked airline between AEP and REL is Aerolineas Argentinas.
With 79.87% of its services landing on schedule, Aerolineas Argentinas is the top on-time carrier on this route.
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Jorge Newbery Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AEP arrive on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Thinking of flying out of Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)? Direct Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport (REL) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to REL can be booked with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the most popular choice for travellers flying from EZE to REL.
Go with Aerolineas Argentinas for the most punctual service. Its flights between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Trelew Airport touch down as scheduled 92.86% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kms (20 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Buenos Aires to REL flight? Relax in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Most flights that depart Ministro Pistarini Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
About Trelew Airport (REL)
Have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near REL and shut your eyes sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport (REL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport is £21. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £49. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Buenos Aires to REL by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring cheap Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport (REL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport (REL). September is when most people visit Trelew. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
Book a Buenos Aires to REL plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Trelew to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport in July when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Trelew
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Trelew right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to Trelew Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Reserva Natural Laguna Cacique Chiquichano, Fincas de Tato and Plaza de las Colectividades are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Trelew itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Make the most of your Argentina trip by exploring beyond Trelew. About 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north, San Antonio Oeste is another city to put on your to-do list. Tick off some of its biggest attractions such as Plaza Bicentenario while you're there.
Your journey through Argentina isn't complete without visiting Dique Florentino Ameghino. Florentino Ameghino Dam is a highlight in this destination, which is around 105 kms (65 miles) south-west of Trelew.