Malvinas Argentinas Airport - Flight Information and Guide (USH)

How to get to Malvinas Argentinas Airport

Ushuaia is accessible from its airport by taxi, given the short distance of the airport from the world's southernmost city.

By Car

Visitors arriving by car follow the main road that directly connects the airport to central Ushuaia.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport (the famous 'Train at the End of the World' is a separate tourist attraction, not an urban transit link).

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Tips Those proceeding to the port for boarding an Antarctic cruise should allow extra time for specific customs checks, often longer than a standard domestic flight.

Average travel time to USH

TrainNot available

Shuttle busNot a dedicated service

Taxi / Private hire5-10 minutes

Parking near Malvinas Argentinas Airport

Not far from the terminal is a modestly-sized parking area.

It is not staffed but video-monitored; charged from the first minute with tiered hourly rates by vehicle type and a complimentary first quarter hour grace period. Exact fares in Argentine pesos fluctuate over time due to local inflation: verify current rates on-site or on the airport website, or book in advance online for savings.

How to get to Ushuaia from USH

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport (the famous 'Tren de la Fin del Mundo' is a separate tourist attraction, not an urban connection service).

By Bus

With no dedicated urban service, taxi remains the main option, though the distance to the city is quite short.

By Taxi

Official taxis wait in the arrivals area; the journey to the city center is among the shortest among Argentine airports.

Airport transfers you can book in advance

Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.

Car rental at Malvinas Argentinas Airport

Desks from some car rental companies are present, useful for exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park.

Bring driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit. Latin-character licenses are often accepted, but the International Driving Permit (IDP) remains advised (and sometimes required by rental companies) for non-Spanish speakers; Argentine citizens use only their national license.

Hotels near Malvinas Argentinas Airport

The Malvinas Argentinas airport is just 4-5 km from the centre of Ushuaia, the country's southernmost city and gateway to Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica: by taxi it's a 10-15 minute ride, with no dedicated scheduled buses. Given the city's compact size, the centre around the port and San Martín is the most practical choice for almost every stay, with the boarding point for trips on the Beagle Channel within walking distance. Those instead looking for a view over the bay and a closer starting point for the Glaciar Martial trails can head up to the Martial hillside, about 3 km from the centre, accepting that they'll depend on a taxi for every evening trip.

City centre

Centre and port

From Malvinas Argentinas airport downtown is 4-5 km away, 10-15 minutes by taxi; there are no scheduled buses dedicated to the airport-centre link.

Best for: Those who want the port, the catamaran trips on the Beagle Channel and the downtown restaurants just steps away.

Pros

Port and the boarding point for trips to the Beagle Channel reachable on foot
Restaurants and shops on San Martín, the main street, just steps from the hotels

Cons

In low season (May-August) many downtown restaurants close early or stay closed
Frequent wind and rain make walks longer than they look on the map

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Neighbourhood

Martial Hillside

The Altos Ushuaia hotel is on avenida Luis F. Martial, about 3 km from the centre (10 minutes by taxi) and 2 km from the start of the Glaciar Martial trails.

Best for: Those seeking views over the bay and the Beagle Channel and who don't rule out a taxi ride into the centre.

Pros

Views over Ushuaia bay and the Patagonian forest from the rooms
A closer starting point for the trails towards the Glaciar Martial

Cons

A taxi is always needed for the centre and the port, with no continuous pavement along the climb
The in-house restaurant is the only place for an evening meal in the area

Recommended hotels

Altos Ushuaia Hotel & Resto On avenida Luis F. Martial 1441, about 3 km from the centre and 2 km from the start of the Glaciar Martial trails; rooms with views over the bay and the Patagonian forest. View availability

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Airport services

The airport, among the world's southernmost, offers essential services with heavily seasonal traffic driven by Antarctic and Patagonian tourism.

Shopping & Duty Free

A commercial area features Patagonian products, including artisanal chocolate and calafate jam, the berry symbolic of the region.

Lounges & relaxation

With no VIP lounges, passengers rely on the terminal's bar and restaurant before their flight.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi covers the public areas of the terminal. There is no mobile operator shop in the airport: for a local SIM it's advisable to visit a Movistar, Claro or Personal store in the city.

Families & Children

Support for families with children remains at a basic level in the waiting areas.

Terminal guide

The airport, among the world's southernmost, has a compact but functional terminal, a launching point for Antarctic expeditions.

From check-in to gate, the walk is usually just a few minutes; security checks may lengthen during the austral summer months (November–March), high season for Antarctic cruises.