Travelling from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Frankfurt. Explore your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when searching for a flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires.
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's primary gateways.
The average length of a direct Frankfurt to Buenos Aires flight is 13 hours 45 minutes.
Buenos Aires's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Buenos Aires four hours behind Frankfurt.
The busiest route for flights from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). You can select from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from FRA to EZE is the 21:40 Lufthansa option. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 22:05 with Lufthansa.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Frankfurt to Buenos Aires flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Set off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires. From FRA, you can fly straight to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Look out for promotions with Lufthansa. This carrier offers direct Frankfurt to Buenos Aires plane tickets from FRA.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Frankfurt to Buenos Aires flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kms (7 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Consider adding a stop at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). It's a key stopover on a Frankfurt to Buenos Aires flight out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport. Use a longer layover to explore nearby, or take advantage of a quick break to get a snack at the airport.
HHN is about 105 kms (65 miles) from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires? Kick back in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 53%.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the centre of Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week before your trip.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Once your flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at EZE can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires. To avoid the crowds, go to Buenos Aires in April.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Frankfurt to Buenos Aires ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are essential stops on your Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've experienced Buenos Aires. Around 170 miles to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Around 35 miles south-east of Buenos Aires, La Plata is another favourite stop in Argentina. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Busto de Francisco Lopez Merino, Estacion circunvalacion and Museo Almafuerte.