How to travel from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Calafate, Argentina

The distance between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Calafate is around 21km (13 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 20min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Calafate by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out El CalafateComandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to El Calafate.

  • Duration20min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ARS 1,785($14)
Operated by

Taxi Remis Calafate

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Drive

Drive to El Calafate.

  • Duration20min
  • Distance21km (13 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Calafate

There are several options for getting from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Calafate by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ARS 1,785 ($14) and will take around 20min.

The distance between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Calafate is around 21km (13 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 17km (10 miles)

It takes around 20min to get from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Calafate by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Calafate is to take a taxi which takes around 20min and will set you back approx ARS 1,785 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Calafate, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ARS 1,785 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Calafate. We recommend that you take a taxi to El Calafate. instead which will take 20min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Calafate. We recommend that you take a taxi to El Calafate. instead which will take 20min.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to El Calafate from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) is to take a taxi which will take 20min and cost around ARS 1,785 ($14).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Calafate. We recommend that you take a taxi to El Calafate. instead which will take 20min.

The closest major airport to El Calafate is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) (FTE) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from El Calafate. Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) and Rio Grande Airport (RGA) (RGA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Calafate. The distance is around 21km (13 miles) by road and it will take around 20min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Calafate is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 20min and will usually cost around ARS 1,785 ($14).

How do I get from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Calafate

Compare travel optionsbetween Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Calafate

Transport options from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Calafate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
20min
ARS 1,785($14)
on demand21km (13 miles)
Drive
20min
ARS 380($3)
on demand21km (13 miles)

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Airports near El Calafate

The following major airports near El Calafate offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

FTE
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from El Calafate
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from El Calafate
RGA
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
492km (305 miles) from El Calafate