¿How to get from El Calafate Airport to downtown?

How long is the ride from the airport to downtown?

About 20 minutes on a paved road, with views of Lago Argentino as soon as you leave the airport — your first Patagonia postcard.

El Calafate International Airport (FTE) is 23 km from downtown, about 20 minutes by car on a paved road. There is no public transport and no apps like Uber or Cabify — the options are a private transfer, a remis or a rental car. Here is everything you need to choose the best way to get there. If your next stop is Perito Moreno Glacier, you can combine the same transfer with the excursion on the same day and make the most of your arrival in Patagonia, without wasting extra time in town. We also track your flight in real time, so if it is delayed you do not need to worry: we still wait for you, at no extra cost.

Ways to get there

• Private door-to-door transfer: only your group, straight to your hotel, with a driver waiting with a sign. It is the most comfortable option if you have luggage or arrive at night.

• Remis/cab: also door to door, but without advance booking or flight tracking.

• Car rental: useful if you will get around on your own for several days.

Frequently asked questions

Is there public transport to El Calafate airport?
No. There is no city bus connecting the airport with downtown. Uber, Cabify and InDriver do not operate in El Calafate either.

What if my flight arrives late?
If you book a private transfer with flight tracking, the driver adjusts the time automatically and waits for you at no extra cost.