Great question—Buenos Aires has two main airports, and which one you should use depends on your itinerary.
✈️ 1. Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza / EZE) #
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Location: 31 km (19 mi) southwest of downtown Buenos Aires.
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Use: Primary international gateway for long-haul flights (from North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania).
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Travel time to city: 45–90 minutes by taxi or shuttle, depending on traffic.
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Pros:
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Modernized terminals, larger duty-free, international connectivity.
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Cons:
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Far from the city center.
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More expensive transfer (approx. ARS $20,000–25,000 / USD $20–25 for taxi or remis in 2025).
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🛩️ 2. Jorge Newbery Airport (Aeroparque / AEP) #
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Location: Just 3–5 km from downtown (Recoleta/Palermo in 10–20 min).
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Use: Mostly domestic flights within Argentina + some regional South American routes (Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, Peru).
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Travel time to city: 15–30 minutes—very convenient.
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Pros:
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Super close to downtown → cheaper/faster transfers.
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Ideal if you’re continuing to Iguazú Falls, Mendoza, Patagonia, Córdoba, etc.
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Cons:
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Limited international arrivals (mostly Latin America).
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Smaller than Ezeiza, with fewer amenities.
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🧳 Traveler Strategy #
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Arriving from overseas (Europe, US, Asia): You’ll land at Ezeiza (EZE).
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Flying domestic or regional South America: Try to book AEP, since it’s much closer.
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Connections: If your international flight arrives at EZE and your domestic flight leaves from AEP, allow at least 4–5 hours between flights (including traffic and check-in).
✅ Rule of thumb:
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Long-haul → EZE
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Domestic & regional → AEP
