Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Buenos Aires is three hours behind London.
Leave enough time to catch your LHR to Buenos Aires flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from LHR to Buenos Aires with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Buenos Aires flight is 453 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 770 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from LHR to Buenos Aires. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a London Heathrow Airport to Buenos Aires ticket.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel near AEP if you're coming in on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Buenos Aires. Choose one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Explore without limits with a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience more of Buenos Aires and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead of your flight from LHR to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
After your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Buenos Aires has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 32 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
After stepping off your LHR to Buenos Aires flight, unwind at a hotel close to EZE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Hertz, Cactus and Localiza make collecting a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from EZE one week in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Buenos Aires. The city comes alive during high season, but rates are often higher and top attractions can be busy. Go to Buenos Aires in the off-season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your London Heathrow Airport to Buenos Aires plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LHR to Buenos Aires around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Buenos Aires
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Buenos Aires right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Buenos Aires:
Recoleta Cemetery and Obelisco de Buenos Aires are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Buenos Aires itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've seen Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires, Mar Del Plata is another essential stop in Argentina. Experience major highlights starting with Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.