Flying from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ): what you need to know
El Calafate and Punta Arenas are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your FTE to PUQ flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Calafate Airport to Pres Ibanez Airport flight is 238 €. A return fare right now is 563 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from FTE to PUQ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport to Pres Ibanez Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from El Calafate Airport to Pres Ibanez Airport.
Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85.18% of flights that depart FTE reach their destination without delay.
Central El Calafate to El Calafate Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Arriving at Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just come in on a late El Calafate Airport to Pres Ibanez Airport flight. Hospedaje Isla Magdalena and Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ are good options near PUQ.
Go where the road takes you with a Pres Ibanez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, MITTA RENT A CAR or Avis and experience more of Punta Arenas and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Pres Ibanez Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ) to central Punta Arenas
Pres Ibanez Airport to the centre of Punta Arenas has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from El Calafate Airport to Pres Ibanez Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Punta Arenas in April.
When reserving your flight from El Calafate Airport to Pres Ibanez Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Punta Arenas, with the temperature ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 14ºC (57ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FTE to PUQ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Punta Arenas is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Chile you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Punta Arenas, a trip to Puerto Natales will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Torres del Paine National Park, Cueva del Milodon and Municipal Historical Museum (Museo Histórico Municipal).
Around 40 kilometres south-east of Punta Arenas, Porvenir is another essential stop in Chile. No visit is complete without checking out Costanera de Porvenir, Plaza de Porvenir, Porvenir, Chile and Nativo Expediciones.
