Travelling from London to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to El Calafate Airport (FTE), you'll have your pick of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
El Calafate Airport is located in El Calafate. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 3 hours behind London.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to FTE. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
From central London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to El Calafate Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to FTE, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
From El Calafate Airport, El Calafate is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to El Calafate Airport is ر.ق. 2,294. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 6,132. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to get cheap tickets from London to FTE. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and dates.
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The best time to fly from London to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London to El Calafate Airport. August is the busiest month to visit El Calafate. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for El Calafate. The warmest month is January. Lock in your flights from London to FTE during then and you can expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 17ºC.
July has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to El Calafate Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about El Calafate
After booking your flight from London to El Calafate Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring El Calafate:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Lago Argentino, Walichu Caves and Estancia Cristina (Commercial Offices) are leading attractions which should feature on every El Calafate itinerary.
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