Overview
Tucked into Argentina's far north-west, Jujuy is a province of high-altitude desert, rainbow-striped hillsides and colonial towns that feel a world away from Buenos Aires. For UK travellers, flights to Jujuy mean a proper adventure at the end of the journey: the gateway is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ), serving the provincial capital San Salvador de Jujuy and the wider Quebrada de Humahuaca region. There's no direct route from the UK, so every itinerary is built around a long-haul leg to Buenos Aires followed by a domestic connection north.
Best time to fly to Jujuy
The dry season, roughly April to November, is the best time to fly to Jujuy. Days are clear and sunny with cool, crisp nights, and the unpaved roads around Purmamarca and the Salinas Grandes salt flats are at their most reliable. December to March is the Argentine summer and the local rainy season; the scenery turns green but sudden downpours can cause flooding and landslides in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, occasionally disrupting road transfers. Use the When to book chart above to see how fares typically move across the year and plan around school holidays on both ends of the route.
Airlines and routes
British Airways flies non-stop from London Heathrow to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), a flight of around 13 to 14 hours, and this remains the most straightforward option for UK travellers. Alternatives with a European stop include Iberia via Madrid, Air France via Paris, and LATAM via Madrid or São Paulo. From Buenos Aires, Aerolíneas Argentinas operates the domestic hop up to Jujuy, usually departing from Aeroparque (AEP) and taking around two hours. Allow a reasonable connection time in Buenos Aires, as domestic and international flights can use different airports.
Things to do in Jujuy
Once you land, the region rewards a few days of exploring before or after any wider Argentina trip.
- Cerro de los Siete Colores, Purmamarca: the famous Hill of Seven Colours, best seen in the soft light of early morning.
- Quebrada de Humahuaca: a UNESCO World Heritage canyon of ochre rock formations dotted with traditional Andean villages.
- Salinas Grandes: a vast, blinding-white salt flat high in the Andes, a striking day trip from the city.
- Tilcara: home to the Pucará, a reconstructed pre-Inca hilltop fortress with sweeping valley views.
- San Salvador de Jujuy: the compact colonial capital, worth an afternoon for its cathedral and historic centre.
At Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ)
JUJ sits around 30km south-west of San Salvador de Jujuy, roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive. Remises (pre-booked taxis) and airport shuttle services meet arriving flights and are the easiest option, while car hire desks are useful if you plan to self-drive up into the Quebrada. Public buses run nearby but require a change in town, so most visitors with luggage opt for a transfer.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Jujuy
- Book the long-haul UK to Buenos Aires leg three to six months ahead for the best availability on British Airways and its partners.
- Flying midweek and avoiding the Argentine summer peak (December to February) usually keeps domestic connecting fares down.
- Stay flexible on dates around Buenos Aires, since a one or two-day gap either side can uncover noticeably cheaper connections north.
- Compare full itineraries rather than booking legs separately, and check the price charts on this page to spot genuine dips versus the seasonal average.
Travel essentials
UK passport holders do not need a visa for tourist stays in Argentina of up to 90 days, though passports should be valid for the length of the trip. The currency is the Argentine Peso; exchange rates can move quickly, so many visitors carry some GBP or USD cash as a backup alongside cards. No specific vaccinations are mandatory for entry, but given the altitude of the Quebrada region (much of it above 2,000m), it's worth pacing the first day or two and staying well hydrated.
