Travelling from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport (MDQ): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground 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 Mar Del Plata Airport (MDQ) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport flight.
Mar Del Plata's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires. Mar Del Plata Airport is located in Mar Del Plata.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Mar Del Plata Airport (MDQ) is the busiest route. Aerolineas Argentinas operates the earliest flight at 7:15am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from AEP to MDQ is with Aerolineas Argentinas at 8:35pm.
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 with enough time to board your flight from Buenos Aires to MDQ.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up 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)
You can jump on a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport (MDQ) departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP).
You can book a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport with Aerolineas Argentinas. This well-known airline offers services from AEP.
Aerolineas Argentinas ranks first in bookings for flights from AEP to MDQ.
Aerolineas Argentinas takes the top spot for on-time performance. A reliable 82.38% of its departures on this route reach their destination on schedule.
AEP is about 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can arrive at EZE from central Buenos Aires in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to MDQ flight:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport are known for their punctuality, with 83.93% of them touching down on schedule.
About Mar Del Plata Airport (MDQ)
Have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near MDQ and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Getting from Mar Del Plata Airport (MDQ) to central Mar Del Plata
Mar Del Plata Airport to central Mar Del Plata is about 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport (MDQ)
P2,211 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport. Return flights start from P3,311. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Lock in cheap flights from Buenos Aires to MDQ by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport (MDQ)
August is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport (MDQ). Visit Mar Del Plata in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Buenos Aires to MDQ plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mar Del Plata to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport in July when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Mar Del Plata
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Mar Del Plata right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata Airport:
Teatro Colon and Paseo costero La Rambla are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Mar Del Plata travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Playa Popular.
Explore more of Argentina
Tandil is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've seen Mar Del Plata. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Paseo Del Bosque, Plaza de los Mil Colores and Castillo San Francisco.
If you want to check out another major destination in Argentina, consider Olavarria, roughly 274 kilometres north-west of Mar Del Plata. Plaza España, Church of St. Lucia and Bioparque Municipal La Maxima are among its highlights.