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Machu Picchu Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

3 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

2956 Km

Transportation to Airport from Buenos Aires City Center

Jorge Newbery Airport

Taxi, limousine, bus and rental cars are among the transportation alternatives you can prefer in order to reach the airport from Buenos Aires city center.

Taxi

You can reach the airport very comfortably thanks to the yellow and black taxis that serve all over the city. These taxis provide a comfortable and safe journey and you can take a taxi from any point along the city.

Bus

Bus is an economical transportation option in Buenos Aires. You have the opportunity to get to the airport both economically and easily by riding on the city buses from the bus station or bus stops.

Rent a car

There are car rental companies in the city center for those who want to go to the airport on a pleasant journey. You can get to the airport enjoyably and independently by renting a car from these companies.

Airport Information

International and intercity flights are arranged at Jorge Newbery Airport, which is 22 kilometers away from the city center in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. Jorge Newbery Airport has a single terminal building. The airport, which has mostly flights to Uruguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay in particular, is located on the coastal coastline of the city.

Aerolineas Argentinas, Gol Transportes Aereos, LAN Airlines, LAN Argentina, Macair Jet, Sol Lineas Aereas and TAM Airlines are among the companies that arrange flights from Jorge Newbery Airport.


Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport

You have a variety of transportation options that allow you to travel from the city center to Ministro Pistarini Airport. These options include taxi, bus, minibus and rental car.

Taxi

You can quickly reach Ministro Pistarini Airport by calling and taking a taxi from anywhere in the city. You won’t have any difficulty in finding a taxi wherever you are in the city, where many commercial taxis are in service. You can comfortably catch your flight thanks by taking a taxi that is a fast transportation option.

Bus

As an economical way of transportation, it is very easy to reach the airport by buses that you can take from the bus station in the city center or from the bus stops. Getting on a bus can be a good option for those who prefer affordable transportation and want to save their money.

Rent a car

Renting a car is an enjoyable option that can be preferred to get to the airport from the city center. You can travel to the airport by renting a car from the offices of Alamo, Annie Millet, Hertz, National, Avis and Localiza in the city center. Please remember that you should be careful while driving in the heavy traffic of Buenos Aires. 

Airport Information

Ministro Pistarini Airport, which is the most important airport in Argentina, is located 35 kilometers away from Buenos Aires city center. There are three terminal buildings at the airport, which mostly hosts the flights arranged by Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, South African Airways and United Airlines.

Terminal A serves international flights and Terminal B serves domestic flights. At Terminal C, many national small airline companies' flights are arranged. The airport building has an internet, fax and photocopy room for the business use of the passengers as well as a VIP section which offers many more paid services. The passengers can make their monetary transactions at the ATMs at the airport, as well as they can also eat at high quality restaurants and shop at famous stores.

Transportation to Machu Picchu City Center from Airport

Machu Picchu Airport

Since Machu Picchu Airport is close to flights, you need to land at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport which is one of the closest airports to the city. This airport is located in the city of Cusco. You can benefit from taxi, car rental or transfer services as well as bus and train for travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport.

Train and Bus

It is possible to reach Machu Picchu from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by using Peru Rail trains. Firstly, you need to reach the railway station in Cusco where the trains in three different sizes and price tariffs provide this transportation. After arriving at the station, you get on the Machu Picchu train. Since it is not possible to reach Machu Picchu city center by train directly, you can reach Machu Picchu city center by having a short bus travel after getting off the train at the last station. You can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus after getting off Aguas Calientes. After arriving at Aguas Calientes, you can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus. Travelling to Machu Picchu from Cusco by Peru Rail train lasts about 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Another option is to reach Ollantaytambo from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by bus or taxi and then get on the trains directly going to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo. Reaching Ollantaytambo from the airport lasts about one and half an hour and it costs 40 dollars. You can get to Machu Picchu by getting on your train with Inca Rail. The cost of this train travel is approximately 60 dollars for economy class by 2016. The trains of both train companies depart from Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley or Poroy station that is 20 kilometers away from Cusco.

Taxi

There are many taxis waiting outside the terminal building of Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport. Since the distance between Machu Picchu and the airport is not short, we advise you to share your taxi with other passengers. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by taxi lasts about 1,5-2 hours.

Car Rental

If you don’t want to lose time with the means of public transportation, another transportation option is to rent a car. You can rent a car from Hertz car rental company located at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport terminal. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by renting a car lasts about 1,5-2 hours.

Weather in Machu Picchu

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 10ºC - Max 13ºC
ThursdayMin 10ºC - Max 14ºC
FridayMin 9ºC - Max 14ºC
SaturdayMin 9ºC - Max 16ºC
SundayMin 11ºC - Max 14ºC

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