Traveling from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Buenos Aires is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City, where Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is located. Buenos Aires operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from NLU to Buenos Aires, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from NLU to Buenos Aires, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you have a passport from Mexico and are traveling to Argentina for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the length of your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Buenos Aires.
Located around 40 kilometers from central Mexico City, NLU can be reached in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Buenos Aires, consider Villa Granada. It's a short drive from NLU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Buenos Aires
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Buenos Aires is $246. The cheapest price for a return flight is $530. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NLU to Buenos Aires if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Buenos Aires.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes about 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometers away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 38 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Buenos Aires. Book one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
As soon as your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Buenos Aires has touched down, you can make your way to the city center in around 36 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is approximately 32 kilometers from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to EZE. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from NLU to Buenos Aires:
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Buenos Aires. August is the busiest month to visit Buenos Aires. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Buenos Aires in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from NLU to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 15ºC.
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Buenos Aires, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are top sights which should be on any well-planned Buenos Aires itinerary.
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