Cobbled streets in San Telmo, the smell of a parrilla on every corner, and a night that doesn't really start until midnight.
Ethiopian Airlines is running return flights from Porto to Buenos Aires from €525, with one stop, for travel in November and January. It's a long way from the Douro, but the euro goes a long way once you land.
✈️ The deal
- From: Porto, Portugal
- To: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Airline: Ethiopian Airlines
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: €525 return
- When: November 2026 – January 2027
Example dates:
23/11/2026 - 06/12/2026
11/01/2027 - 31/01/2027
18/01/2027 - 31/01/2027
💰 How far does your money go?
A parrilla dinner with a proper bife de chorizo runs around €25, well under what you'd pay for a similar cut back in Porto. A café con leche and medialunas to start the day costs about €3, and a craft beer in the happy hour window drops to around €2. Even a full night out in Palermo, drinks included, rarely clears €30.
☀️ The weather
Buenos Aires shifts through spring in November, with days around 26°C and cooler evenings near 14°C, ideal for long walks without the heat. By January the city is in full summer, with highs of 30°C and a humidity that makes the shade worth chasing. Pack light either way, and bring something for the odd afternoon downpour.
🏨 Where to stay
From Palermo guesthouses to riverside towers in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires covers every budget.
Konke Buenos Aires Hotel — 8.1/10 · From €60/night Steps from Plaza Serrano in Palermo Soho, with a terrace and a breakfast guests keep raving about.
Huinid Obelisco Hotel — 8.6/10 · From €95/night Right in the centre, air-conditioned rooms and a gym for when the parrilla catches up with you.
Alvear Icon Hotel — 9.1/10 · From €270/night A 32-floor tower on the Río de la Plata in Puerto Madero, for a proper splurge.
🎯 What to do
Buenos Aires runs on tango, football and late nights, and it rewards anyone who slows down for it.
Tigre Delta boat trip — Wind through the canals north of the city, then browse the Puerto de Frutos market on the way back.
Teatro Colón — One of the world's finest opera houses, built in 1908 and worth a look even if you're not there for a show.
San Telmo Sunday market — Antiques, street food and impromptu tango in the cobbled streets of the city's oldest barrio.
A match at La Bombonera — Boca Juniors' stadium is as loud as football gets, and there's nowhere else quite like it.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Buenos Aires is also a gateway to the rest of the region, not just an endpoint.
Tigre — 32km north of the city, reachable by train from Retiro in under an hour.
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay — A cobbled colonial town across the Río de la Plata, just over an hour by ferry.
Montevideo, Uruguay — Uruguay's capital, under 3 hours away by ferry.
Iguazú Falls — A short domestic flight away, and worth building in an extra day or two rather than rushing it.
One-stop fares to South America under €550 don't come around often. Grab this one before January books out.
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