Flying from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): What you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Buenos Aires and Rio De Janeiro (where Santos Dumont Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your flight from Buenos Aires to SDU, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Jorge Newbery Airport:
Jorge Newbery Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from AEP arrive on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can arrive at EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to SDU flight:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a track record for punctuality. 83.93% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near SDU and turn out the lights sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport flight.
Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
146 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport. Return flights start at 283 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to SDU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
June is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Visit Rio De Janeiro in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to SDU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport in July when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Santos Dumont Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey about 225 kilometres north-east to Campos dos Goytacazes to tick off its popular sights. From Villa Maria Culture House to Lapa Square and Church São Judas Tadeu, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Taubaté is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without experiencing Mirante do Parque Municipal do Itaim, Taubaté and Centro Cultural de Taubate.
