Flying from Montreal to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE): What you need to know
The timezone in El Calafate is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Montreal. El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is located in El Calafate.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to FTE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during high season in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is around 19 kilometers from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
65% of flights that leave from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport reach their destination on time.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to FTE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
Begin your adventure by picking up a El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, FlexWays or Sixt and explore beyond El Calafate's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Montreal to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport flight.
Getting from El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate
From El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport, central El Calafate is around 21 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city center by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport is $523. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,056. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to FTE if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport (FTE). November is the peak month for travel to El Calafate. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in July.
When booking your Montreal to FTE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in El Calafate, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport in July when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about El Calafate
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in El Calafate right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Montreal to El Calafate Comandante Armando Tola Intl Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Los Glaciares, Mirador Lago Argentino and Mirador Puesta de Sol are must-visits when exploring El Calafate.
Explore more of Argentina
Rio Gallegos is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've experienced El Calafate. Around 257 kilometers away to the southeast, its top attractions include Laguna Azul, Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Monumento a la Mujer.
Rio Turbio is another essential stop in Argentina and is around 137 kilometers south of El Calafate. No trip is complete without seeing PLAZA SANTA CRUZ, Acceso peatonal de la Diversidad "Carlos Torres" and Plaza Centenario del Carbón.
