Cheap flights to Argentina

Located in the southern part of South America, the country of Argentina is bordered by Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. Visitors to Argentina are able to enjoy ski centres, wine regions, nature preserves, and a vibrant cultural heritage. Travellers can use ebookers to find discount flights to Argentina and to make complete travel arrangements.

Airport Information in Argentina

The busiest airport in Argentina is Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires. The airport is located about 19 miles outside the city. Domestic connections are offered to many cities throughout Argentina as well as international connections to cities around the world.

Transportation Information in Argentina

Taxis are typically available at one of the booths located outside the customs area at the airport. The fixed rate for a taxi from the airport to Buenos Aires is about 130 pesos. In recent years, long distance passenger trains that operate once or twice per week have been re-established in Argentina. Local trains and buses are also available for getting around Buenos Aires. The city bus here is known as a colectivo, and fares may depend on the destination or be fixed for a specific city. Buses are also available for travelling around the country.

The Weather in Argentina

The weather in Argentina can often depend on the region where you are travelling and on the time of the year. During the spring and fall months, it is common for temperatures to fluctuate rapidly. Several days of cold weather may be immediately followed by several days of extremely hot weather. Extreme temperature reversals within a single day are also very common in Patagonia and the surrounding area. Travellers should plan to pack a variety of different types of clothing and dress in layers to compensate for the shifting weather patterns. Visitors should also keep in mind that the seasons in Argentina are reversed from those in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins in December and lasts through February, while winter begins in June and lasts through August. The average temperature during the summer in southern Argentina is 9°C and 27°C in the north. During the winter months, the temperature in Argentina can range from 0 to 12°C. The high tourist seasons take place between December and February and in July and August.

Destination Highlights in Argentina

Argentina offers a wide array of attractions and activities. During the winter, the ski centres in the Andes are popular with ski enthusiasts. The country is also home to two nature preserves where visitors can see a wide variety of wildlife such as sea lions, penguins, and whales. The wine regions of Salta and Mendoza are also very popular. Visitors interested in ecotourism may wish to visit Villa Dolores. Throughout the country, cultural heritage has maintained a strong role with estancias or ranches dating back to the 18th century, historical churches, and museums.

Visitors interested in saving money may wish to plan a visit between March and June or between September and November to avoid the higher costs of the peak tourist seasons.

Experiencing it All in Argentina

From beautiful vineyards to fascinating nature preserves and stunning waterfalls and rainforests, Argentina has something for everyone. Ebookers provides travellers with the opportunity to save money on cheap flights to Argentina and discounts on other travel arrangements, including hotel accommodation.