Chapter IV

How to Get to Antarctica

11 entriesRevised 1 Jun 2026

The city of Ushuaia, Argentina, backed by snow-capped mountains

Start here · Entry 1 How to Get to Antarctica: Gateways, Flights & Routes (2026) How to get to Antarctica: the two ways in, every gateway city, how to fly to Ushuaia and Punta Arenas, journey times, costs, and pre-trip stays. 25 min · Revised Jun 2026

Travellers in a Zodiac inflatable boat during an Antarctic landing

Can You Visit Antarctica? Who Can GoYes, you can visit Antarctica. Here's who can go, the routes, the season and how to book.22 min · Revised Jun 2026

The town of Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city and main gateway to Antarctica, below snow-capped mountains

Ushuaia Antarctica: Your Gateway to the IceUshuaia is the main gateway to Antarctica. The port, embarkation day, where to stay and how to get there.24 min · Revised Jun 2026

Punta Arenas, Chile, a southern gateway city to Antarctica on the Strait of Magellan

Punta Arenas Antarctica: Chile’s Gateway PortPunta Arenas is Chile's gateway to Antarctica and the fly-cruise hub that skips the Drake Passage.23 min · Revised Jun 2026

The town of Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city and main gateway to Antarctica, below snow-capped mountains

Flights to Ushuaia from Buenos AiresA complete guide to flights to Ushuaia from Buenos Aires: airlines, airports, times, fares and tips.22 min · Revised Jun 2026

The town of Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city and main gateway to Antarctica, below snow-capped mountains

How to Get to UshuaiaHow to get to Ushuaia: flights via Buenos Aires, overland through Patagonia, buses and ferries.21 min · Revised Jun 2026

Tierra del Fuego National Park near Ushuaia

Things to Do in Ushuaia Before Your CruiseThe best things to do in Ushuaia before your Antarctic cruise, from the Beagle Channel to king crab.24 min · Revised Jun 2026