Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Buenos Aires is 14 hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from SYD to Buenos Aires.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from SYD to Buenos Aires, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you have a passport from Australia and are travelling to Argentina for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the length and purpose of your stay and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires.
SYD is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 27 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Buenos Aires
R 14,265 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 28,559. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to Buenos Aires, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 38 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near AEP:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. After your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 36 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.
After your flight from SYD to Buenos Aires, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to EZE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Buenos Aires, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 31ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap flights from SYD to Buenos Aires sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
After locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Buenos Aires, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are must-visits when exploring Buenos Aires.
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