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

The distance between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Chaltén is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Chaltén 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 ChalténComandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to El Chaltén.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ARS 16,555($130)
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Taxi Remis Calafate

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Drive

Drive to El Chaltén.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance201km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Chaltén

There are several options for getting from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Chaltén by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ARS 16,555 ($130) and will take around 3h 5m.

The distance between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Chaltén is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Chaltén by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Chaltén is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ARS 16,555 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Chaltén, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ARS 16,555 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Chaltén. We recommend that you take a taxi to El Chaltén. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) and El Chaltén. We recommend that you take a taxi to El Chaltén. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to El Chaltén from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) is to take a taxi which will take 3h 5m and cost around ARS 16,555 ($130).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Chaltén. We recommend that you take a taxi to El Chaltén. instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to El Chaltén is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) (FTE) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from El Chaltén. Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) and General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) (CRD) 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 Chaltén. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m 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 Chaltén is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ARS 16,555 ($130).

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

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

Transport options from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) to El Chaltén
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
3h 5m
ARS 16,555($130)
on demand201km (125 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
ARS 2,800($22)
on demand201km (125 miles)

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Airports near El Chaltén

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

FTE
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from El Chaltén
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from El Chaltén
CRD
General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD)
International Airport
Distance
566km (352 miles) from El Chaltén