What is the closest international airport to Ushuaia Argentina?
Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport is located 4 km south of the center of Ushuaia, a city on the island of Tierra del Fuego in the Tierra del Fuego Province of Argentina.
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Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, also called the end of the world. From here the boats leave for Antarctica. Ushuaia is located between the Beagle Channel, glaciers and eternally snow-capped peaks. Ushuaia is a city that you absolutely want to visit during a trip in Argentina.
Travellers from the UK mostly use the direct flight on British Airways from London Heathrow (BA245) which departs daily at about 22:00. It is an overnight flight arriving the following morning and takes about 13 hours.
It's not possible to get all the way from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia by train. If you were determined to take a train, you could go part of the way and then switch your mode of transport. Even better, however, is the bus.
2 days is enough to explore central Ushuaia but I recommend allowing yourself at least 5 if you plan on hiking in Parque Nacional Tierra Del Fuego or taking a boat trip to explore the islands of the Beagle Channel.
For UK visitors (and a lot of Western tourists), Argentina is a relatively cheap destination. Yes, it has its share of full-service, 5-star places, but an average tourist can stay and eat out quite cheaply. Generally it's around Spain/Portugal level, and eating out is cheaper (like steak with wine for £10).
Weather in Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego is very unpredictable and you will often experience four seasons in a day. The best time to go would be December until March as these are the summer months and many outdoor activities are possible, but the region can be visited any time from September until April.
Private U.S. citizens do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days for tourism or business. Diplomatic or official passport holders must obtain visas prior to arrival.