Travelling from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to La Rioja Airport (IRJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Flights from AEP to IRJ start at 08:25 — the first with Aerolineas Argentinas. The last departure is at 19:05 with Aerolineas Argentinas. In total, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your AEP to IRJ flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to La Rioja (and then discovering more of Argentina!) is a cinch with Aerolineas Argentinas. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the most punctual carrier offering AEP to IRJ flights. An exceptional 82.19% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to La Rioja Airport (IRJ)
Currently, P12,842 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P24,647. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from AEP to IRJ, book your journey seven months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AEP to IRJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport.
Handy information about Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from AEP.
Jorge Newbery Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near AEP. Whether you have an early flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at La Rioja Airport (IRJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IRJ if you're catching a late Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a La Rioja Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from FlexWays, facil or Rent A Car and experience more of La Rioja and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from La Rioja Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from La Rioja Airport (IRJ) to central La Rioja
La Rioja Airport to central La Rioja has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to La Rioja Airport (IRJ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport. July is the busiest month to head to La Rioja. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to La Rioja Airport for January if you want to visit La Rioja during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AEP to IRJ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Argentina
Mendoza is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of La Rioja. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Parque General San Martin, Plaza Independencia and Cerro de la Gloria.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Argentina, head for San Juan, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of La Rioja. Cerro Mercedario, Parque de Mayo and Casa Natal de Sarmiento are among the biggest draws.