Travelling from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport (CTC): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Buenos Aires's main airports, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE). Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport (CTC) taking off from either of these.
Around 2 hours is the usual time it takes for a direct Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport flight.
Buenos Aires and Catamarca (where Catamarca Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
You can pick from 10 direct flights a week between Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) and Catamarca Airport (CTC). This is the busiest route, with Aerolineas Argentinas offering a 8:15am departure from AEP to CTC.
To ensure you get on your flight from Buenos Aires to CTC, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport (CTC) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from AEP, you can catch a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the airline most travellers choose for flights from AEP to CTC.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Aerolineas Argentinas. Its services land as planned 70.13% of the time.
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield, 64% land on schedule at their destination.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport (CTC) plane ticket with departures from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE). See if flying from EZE works better for your plans.
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to CTC are available with Aerolineas Argentinas.
On the EZE to CTC route, Aerolineas Argentinas is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Choose Aerolineas Argentinas if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and Catamarca Airport touch down as scheduled 88.89% of the time.
EZE is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Buenos Aires to CTC flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Catamarca Airport (CTC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CTC:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport flight.
Getting from Catamarca Airport (CTC) to central Catamarca
From Catamarca Airport, central Catamarca is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport (CTC)
Right now, 94 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 168 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Buenos Aires to CTC, book your plane ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport (CTC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport (CTC). Plan your visit to Catamarca in January for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to CTC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Catamarca, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport in July when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Catamarca
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Catamarca right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Catamarca Airport:
Ruta seismiles and Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Catamarca itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Catedral Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Valle.
Explore more of Argentina
Santiago Del Estero is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've seen Catamarca. Around 161 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Iglesia Catedral Basílica, Centro Cultural del Bicentenario and Plaza Libertad.
La Rioja is another sought-after destination in Argentina and is around 153 kilometres southwest of Catamarca. No journey is complete without a visit to Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo, Plaza 25 de Mayo and Museo de Arte Sacro.