How to travel from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina

The distance between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park by car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Tierra del Fuego National ParkPiloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Porvenir (WPR).

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ARS 15,535($120)
Operated by

LATAM Chile

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1 similiar route

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Punta Arenas then take a ferry to Porvenir.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 11,080($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Punta Arenas and then to Porvenir.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 1,145($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Punta Delgada then take a ferry to Bahía Azul then drive to Porvenir.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,950($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park

There are several options for getting from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 1,145 ($9) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 15,535 ($120).

The distance between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park by car, ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park is to fly which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 15,535 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 1,145 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park. We recommend that you fly from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Porvenir (WPR). instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos, Punta Arenas and Punta Arenas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Buses Barria, Marga Taqsa and Transportes Rio Side run regular bus services between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Tierra del Fuego National Park from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is to fly which will take 1h 20m and cost around ARS 15,535 ($120).

Yes you can fly from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park. Flights depart from Rio Gallegos (RGL) and arrive at Porvenir (WPR) - via Punta Arenas (PUQ). The flight takes around 1hr.

There is no direct flight from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Punta Arenas (PUQ). This services will take at least 1h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Rio Gallegos (RGL) and and arrive into Porvenir (WPR).

The closest major airport to Tierra del Fuego National Park is Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) (USH) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Tierra del Fuego National Park. Rio Grande Airport (RGA) (RGA) and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park. We recommend that you drive to Punta Delgada then take a ferry to Bahía Azul then take the bus to Cerro Sombrero and then to Porvenir. instead which will take 4h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ARS 2,040 ($16).

How do I get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Tierra del Fuego National Park

Transport options from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Tierra del Fuego National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 20m
ARS 15,535($120)
on demand243km (151 miles)
Plane and Ferry3h 40m
ARS 21,010($165)
once daily259km (161 miles)
Bus and Ferry
8hrs
ARS 11,080($87)
once daily315km (196 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
ARS 1,145($9)
once daily605km (376 miles)
Car and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 35m
ARS 3,950($31)
hourly259km (161 miles)
Car, Ferry and Bus4h 10m
ARS 2,040($16)
once daily292km (182 miles)

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Airports near Tierra del Fuego National Park

The following major airports near Tierra del Fuego National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

USH
Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Tierra del Fuego National Park
RGA
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Tierra del Fuego National Park
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
342km (213 miles) from Tierra del Fuego National Park