Flying from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
Pereira is two hours behind Buenos Aires. Matecana International Airport is located in Pereira, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Your flight from Buenos Aires to PEI won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
64% of flights that depart Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield land at their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and PEI are:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to PEI flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78%.
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near PEI instead:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport flight.
Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
From Matecana International Airport, central Pereira is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport is 243 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 455 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Buenos Aires to PEI if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
April is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport (PEI), while January is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Pereira based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Pereira is September, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Buenos Aires to PEI plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
August sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Pereira
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Pereira right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Matecana International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Paisaje Cultural Cafetero, Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor are essential stops on your Pereira itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Pereira, now it's time to discover other corners of Colombia. Journey about 177 kilometres east to Bogota to check off its top attractions. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres southwest of Pereira, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.