Travelling from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport (IRJ): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport (IRJ). Explore your options for leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE), the city's main airports.
Around 2 hours is the typical travel time on a direct Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport flight.
La Rioja Airport is located in La Rioja. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Buenos Aires.
You can choose from 10 direct flights each week between Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and La Rioja Airport (IRJ). This is the busiest route, with Aerolineas Argentinas offering a 8:25am departure from AEP to IRJ.
To ensure you get on your flight from Buenos Aires to IRJ, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport (IRJ) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of AEP, you can catch a direct flight from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport with Aerolineas Argentinas.
The most frequently booked airline between AEP and IRJ is Aerolineas Argentinas.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 82.19% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
AEP is around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Jorge Newbery Airport:
Jorge Newbery Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from AEP make it to their destination as scheduled 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
EZE is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Buenos Aires to IRJ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 83.93% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About La Rioja Airport (IRJ)
Reserve a hotel close to IRJ if you're catching a late flight from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a La Rioja Airport rental car and explore La Rioja and beyond with your own wheels. FlexWays, facil and Rent A Car are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks before your Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport (IRJ)
Right now, ₹ 10,262 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 20,127. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Buenos Aires to IRJ, book your flight ticket one month before your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport (IRJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport (IRJ). July is when most people travel to La Rioja. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to IRJ flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in La Rioja, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 17ºC.
More about La Rioja
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to La Rioja Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring La Rioja:
Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo and EDT LA RIOJA are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your La Rioja to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Provincia de la Rioja.
Explore more of Argentina
San Juan is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've seen La Rioja. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Plaza Espana, Mercado Artesanal and Museo Don Julio.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of La Rioja, Chimbas is another essential stop in Argentina. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza del Barrio Centenario, Camping De Sub Oficiales and Saquenme de chimbas.
