Routes from Russia in 2026
After 2022 air travel patterns changed. Here are the current options:
Via Dubai (Emirates/flydubai) — Moscow → Dubai → Buenos Aires → Ushuaia. Total time: 26–30 h. Optimal choice for cost and convenience.
Via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) — Moscow → Istanbul → Buenos Aires → Ushuaia. One of the most chosen routes. Time: 25–28 h.
Via Doha (Qatar Airways) — Moscow → Doha → Buenos Aires → Ushuaia. Convenient connection, good service. Time: 27–30 h.
Domestic flights in Argentina
Buenos Aires → Ushuaia: 3 h. Airlines Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM. Departures from Ezeiza (EZE) or Jorge Newbery (AEP). We recommend Ezeiza — more flights.
Domestic flight price: $80–200 with early booking.
How much the trip costs
| Route | Approximate cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow → Dubai → EZE → USH | $900–1400 | 28–32 h |
| Moscow → Istanbul → EZE → USH | $800–1300 | 26–30 h |
| Domestic EZE → USH | $80–200 | 3 h |
Transfer in Ushuaia
Ushuaia airport (Malvinas Argentinas, USH) is 4 km from the city center.
- Transfer airport → city center hotel: $15/person
- Transfer airport → Arakur: $20/person
- Meeting with a guide: $100 (includes check-in help)
When to buy tickets
Best season — December–March. Tickets for this time are taken 4–6 months ahead. Best to buy in August–September for January–February.
Do I need a visa
For Russians a visa for Argentina isn't needed. Allowed stay — 90 days. Transit through UAE, Turkey and Qatar — per those countries' rules (usually no visa with onward ticket).