El Calafate airport (FTE)

Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, opened on November 17, 2000, is one of the most modern in the country and is situated next to Los Glaciares National Park, an international tourist destination spot with increasing interest. It mostly operates with domestic flights and international destinations in Brazil.

Official Website: aeropuertoelcalafate.com

Number of Terminals - 1 -

Annual passenger traffic: About 750,000 passengers went through it in 2022.

Tel: +54 2902 491 220 / 229 / 230.

 Location

The airport is located 16 km (10 miles) northeast from the city of El Calafate.

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What services does El Calafate airport (FTE) facilities include

The airport has an ATM and Wi-Fi access free of charge.

Food and Drinks

There is a coffee shop in the public area and the Departures Hall.

Shopping

Convenience store, souvenirs, handicrafts, chocolates.

Baggage

Luggage trolleys available. In case of missing luggage, head to the counter of the corresponding airline or to the airport security police.

Other Services

Travel agency.

Accommodation near El Calafate airport (FTE)

In the city centre, you can find several options, among them:

Alto Calafate Hotel (13.8 km/8.6 miles)
Tierra de Glaciares Aparts Cabañas (13.9 km/8.6 miles)
Terraza Coirones Hotel (14.4 km/8.9 miles)
Design Suites Calafate (14.6 km/9.1 miles)
Matices Hostel (14.8 km/9.2 miles)

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Public and private transportation

Bus

Ves Patagonia Airport Shuttle (Tel +54 2966 544 938) provides door-to-door transport services from the airport to downtown El Calafate. Buses leave after the arrival of every flight and can be booked at the counter located in the Arrivals Hall.

Marga Taqsa (Tel +54 2902 491 843) offers buses to El Chaltén, Río Gallegos, Puerto Natales and other destinations inside Patagonia.

Taxi

The official operator at the enclosure is Cóndor (Tel +54 2902 492 802 / 491 655 / 497 655), with cabs available outside the terminal. The trip to the city centre takes approximately 20 minutes.

Further information

Car rental agencies

Car rental companies present inside the terminal are:

1. Budget (Tel +54 2902 492 829 / 810 999 2834 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
2. Dubrovnik (Tel +54 2902 496 222)
3. Europcar (Tel +54 2902 488 254 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
4. Hertz (Tel +54 2902 493 033 / 493 283 / 492 525 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
5. Localiza (Tel +54 2902 491 398 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
6. Rentacar.com.ar (Tel +54 2944 701 379 - 24 hours a day)
7. Sixt (Tel +54 2966 709 666 - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm)

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Parking services at El Calafate airport (FTE)

The parking lot is located opposite the terminal building and is subject to availability. Spaces cannot be reserved. Monthly fees are available for regular users. More information: Tel +54 2966 531 315. Prices

Facilities for passengers with special needs

There are basic access facilities, like ramps and adapted toilets. It is advised to contact your airline in advance if you should require any kind of special assistance.