Flying from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport (UYU): What you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport (UYU) departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Uyuni is one hour behind Buenos Aires. Uyuni Airport is located in Uyuni, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Buenos Aires to UYU, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Jorge Newbery Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that depart AEP reach their destination on time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can get to EZE from central Buenos Aires in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Buenos Aires to UYU flight? Unwind in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Most flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
About Uyuni Airport (UYU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near UYU instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
Currently, P14,780 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P30,230. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to UYU. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
May is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport (UYU). Plan your visit to Uyuni in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a Buenos Aires to UYU plane ticket departing in November if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Uyuni to range from 0ºC (32ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Uyuni
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Uyuni Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Uyuni:
Salt Flats and Uyuni Park are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Uyuni must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Salar de Uyuni.
Explore more of Bolivia
Uyuni is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Bolivia you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Uyuni, a trip to Sucre will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like La Recoleta, Centro Històrico - UNESCO and Simon Bolivar Park.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Bolivia, head for Oruro, roughly 274 kilometres north of Uyuni. Carnaval de oruro, Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon and Catedral de Oruro are key reasons to visit.
