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Ministro Pistarini International Airport

Also known as: Ezeiza Airport, Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport, EZE Airport, Aeropuerto de Ezeiza.

EZE · SAEZ · Buenos Aires

Airport facts

Name
Ministro Pistarini International Airport
IATA code
EZE
ICAO code
SAEZ
City
Buenos Aires
Country
Argentina
Coordinates
-34.8222, -58.5358
Time zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Terminals
Departures Terminal for check-in, Terminal A for arrivals and Terminal C for domestic departures

About Ministro Pistarini International Airport

Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), widely called Ezeiza, serves Buenos Aires, Argentina, and handles most of the country's long-haul flights. It is run by Aeropuertos Argentina and handled over 12 million passengers in 2025, about 8.5 million of them international.

Aerolíneas Argentinas has its main international base here, with flights to Miami, Madrid, Rome, Cancún and Punta Cana and to cities across Argentina such as Bariloche, Mendoza, Ushuaia and Iguazú. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly to the United States; Iberia, Air Europa, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, ITA Airways and British Airways fly to Europe; and LATAM Airlines, GOL, Copa Airlines, Avianca and Sky Airline link Ezeiza with South America and Panama.

Check-in for all flights is in the Departures Terminal opened in 2023, arrivals use Terminal A, and Terminal C handles domestic departures. The airport sits in Ezeiza, about 22 km (14 mi) south-southwest of central Buenos Aires. Most domestic flights use Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), a separate airport inside the city.

From Ezeiza, travelers head to Palermo, Recoleta, San Telmo and Puerto Madero, to the downtown area around the Obelisco, or across the city to Aeroparque for flights within Argentina.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Aeropuertos Argentina, concessionaire since 1998

Passengers per year

Over 12 million in 2025

Runways

Two runways in use, 11/29 (3,300 m) and 17/35

Location

Ezeiza, about 22 km south-southwest of central Buenos Aires

Opened

April 30, 1949

Arrival tips for Ministro Pistarini International Airport

On an international flight you clear Argentine immigration first. Citizens of many countries, including the United States, can visit for up to three months without a visa; some nationalities that need a visa can apply online for the electronic travel authorization (AVE) instead.

After immigration, collect your bags at the belts and pass through customs. All arrivals, international and domestic, now come out in Terminal A.

Once you leave the customs area, the Tienda León desk and authorized remis and taxi counters are close to the exit, where you pay for your trip before you get in the car. Pre-booked drivers wait in the arrivals hall outside customs. Rideshare cars pick up at the bays outside Terminal A: turn right after you exit. Do not accept rides offered by people calling out in the hall.

Buenos Aires is on Argentina Time (UTC−3) all year, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the Argentine peso, and seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere, so January is midsummer.

Ground transportation

Remis cars and official taxis booked at the airport counters are the simplest way into Buenos Aires for most travelers.

  • Taxi and remis from Ezeiza airport

    Official taxis and remis cars are booked at counters in Terminal A arrivals, where the fare for your destination is set before you travel. Traffic on the highway into the city can make the trip longer at peak hours.

  • Tienda León bus

    Tienda León buses run from Ezeiza to its city terminal at Carlos Pellegrini 971, near Plaza San Martín and Retiro, in about 1 hour, and to Aeroparque in about 1 hour 20 minutes. You will usually need a taxi from the city terminal to your hotel.

  • Rideshare

    Uber, Cabify and DiDi pick up at the bays outside Terminal A, to the right after you exit customs. Drivers can be hard to find at busy times, so check the app for the exact pickup point.

  • Bus 8 to the city

    City bus line 8 runs from the airport to Buenos Aires and requires a SUBE card, which is sold at the airport. It is slow, with many stops, and is not a good fit with heavy luggage.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and takes you directly to your address. This avoids the counters but needs to be arranged before you land.

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Moving between terminals

  1. Walk between terminals

    Terminal A, the Departures Terminal and Terminal C sit next to each other and are reached on foot. After exiting arrivals in Terminal A, turning left leads to the Departures Terminal.

  2. Domestic to international connections

    Since domestic arrivals moved to Terminal A in July 2026, passengers from flights within Argentina arrive in the same building as international arrivals, which shortens connections to international departures.

  3. Transfer to Aeroparque

    Many domestic flights leave from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in the city, not Ezeiza. Tienda León runs a bus between the two airports that takes about 1 hour 20 minutes; leave plenty of time for the connection.

Terminals

Terminal A

The arrivals terminal for international flights and, since July 2026, for domestic flights too, with a new domestic baggage area. Pickup lanes, taxi stands and bus desks are outside its doors.

Departures Terminal

The departures building opened in April 2023, with check-in sectors A to F used by all airlines. International passengers clear security and emigration here before boarding.

Terminal C

Used for domestic departures, with its own boarding area for flights within Argentina. Space freed up here is being used to expand domestic and regional preboarding.

Airlines and destinations

The main airlines at Ministro Pistarini International Airport.

Aerolíneas Argentinas Departures Terminal

Bariloche, Comodoro Rivadavia, Córdoba, El Calafate, Iguazú, Mendoza, Salta, Ushuaia, Cancún, Madrid, Miami, Punta Cana, Rome, Santiago de Chile, São Paulo

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Aeroméxico Departures Terminal

Mexico City

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Air Canada Departures Terminal

São Paulo, Toronto

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Air Europa Departures Terminal

Madrid

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Air France Departures Terminal

Paris (Charles de Gaulle)

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American Airlines Departures Terminal

Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, New York (JFK)

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Arajet Departures Terminal

Punta Cana, Santo Domingo

Avianca Departures Terminal

Bogotá, Guayaquil, Medellín, Quito

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Boliviana de Aviación Departures Terminal

Cochabamba, Santa Cruz de la Sierra

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British Airways Departures Terminal

London (Heathrow)

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Copa Airlines Departures Terminal

Panama City (Tocumen)

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Delta Air Lines Departures Terminal

Atlanta, New York (JFK)

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Emirates Departures Terminal

Dubai (via Rio de Janeiro)

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Flybondi Departures Terminal

Domestic routes and Brazil, varying by season

GOL Departures Terminal

Florianópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Paulo

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Iberia Departures Terminal

Madrid

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ITA Airways Departures Terminal

Rome (Fiumicino)

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JetSMART Departures Terminal

Bariloche, Iguazú, Mendoza, Neuquén, Salta, Asunción, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile

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KLM Departures Terminal

Amsterdam

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LATAM Airlines Departures Terminal

Lima, Santiago de Chile, São Paulo

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LEVEL Departures Terminal

Barcelona

Lufthansa Departures Terminal

Frankfurt

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Paranair Departures Terminal

Asunción

Sky Airline Departures Terminal

Santiago de Chile

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Turkish Airlines Departures Terminal

Istanbul (via São Paulo)

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United Airlines Departures Terminal

Houston

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Ezeiza airport from Buenos Aires city center?

Ezeiza airport is about 22 km (14 miles) south-southwest of central Buenos Aires, in the town of Ezeiza in Buenos Aires Province. The Tienda León bus takes about an hour to its city terminal near Plaza San Martín and Retiro. By car, travel time depends heavily on traffic on the highway into the city.

Is Ezeiza the same airport as Aeroparque?

No. Ezeiza (EZE) is the main international airport and lies outside the city, while Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is inside Buenos Aires and handles most domestic and some regional flights. If you connect between them, Tienda León runs a bus that takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, so allow plenty of time between flights.

How many terminals does Ezeiza airport have?

Ezeiza uses three connected passenger buildings. The Departures Terminal, opened in 2023, holds check-in for all airlines and international departures. Terminal A handles all arrivals, both international and, since July 2026, domestic. Terminal C is used for domestic departures. The buildings stand next to each other and are walkable.

Which terminal do I arrive at in Ezeiza?

All arriving passengers at Ezeiza come out in Terminal A. International arrivals have long used it, and a new domestic arrivals area opened there in July 2026, so passengers on flights within Argentina now arrive in the same building. Taxi counters, bus desks and pickup bays are just outside the Terminal A exit.

Which airlines fly from Ezeiza airport?

Aerolíneas Argentinas is the largest airline at Ezeiza. Others include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to the United States; Iberia, Air Europa, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, ITA Airways and British Airways to Europe; Emirates and Turkish Airlines; and LATAM Airlines, GOL, Copa Airlines, Avianca, JetSMART and Flybondi in Latin America.

How do I get a taxi at Ezeiza airport?

Book an official taxi or remis at the counters in the Terminal A arrivals area, where the fare for your destination is fixed before the trip. Avoid drivers who approach you in the hall offering a ride. Tienda León also offers remis cars around the clock, and the drive into the city varies with highway traffic.

Is there public transport from Ezeiza airport to Buenos Aires?

Yes. City bus line 8 runs from the airport into Buenos Aires and requires a SUBE card, which you can buy at the airport. It is slow and makes many stops. Tienda León runs a more direct airport bus to its terminal at Carlos Pellegrini 971 and to Aeroparque. There is no train or subway to the airport.

Can I use Uber at Ezeiza airport?

Yes. Uber, Cabify and DiDi pick up arriving passengers at the bays outside Terminal A; after you exit customs, turn right and cross to the pickup lane. Cars stop where there is space, so check the app for the driver's location. Uber also uses a waiting area for drivers next to Terminal C.

Do I need a visa to enter Argentina at Ezeiza?

Citizens of many countries, including the United States, do not need a visa for tourism and can stay up to three months. Your passport must be valid on arrival. Some nationalities that need a tourist visa can apply online for an electronic travel authorization (AVE) if they hold certain valid US visas. Check the official list for your nationality.

How do I get from Ezeiza to Palermo or Recoleta?

Palermo and Recoleta are reached by taxi, remis, rideshare or a pre-booked car from Ezeiza, all of which go directly to your address. The Tienda León bus is another option: it runs to Carlos Pellegrini 971, near Plaza San Martín, from where you continue by taxi or subway to your hotel.

What time zone and currency does Buenos Aires use?

Buenos Aires uses Argentina Time, UTC−3, all year and does not change clocks for daylight saving time. The currency is the Argentine peso. Seasons are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere, so December to February is summer and June to August is winter.

Who operates Ezeiza airport and how busy is it?

Ezeiza is operated by Aeropuertos Argentina, the concessionaire that has run the airport since 1998. It handled over 12 million passengers in 2025, more than 5% above 2024. About 8.5 million of those passengers flew internationally and about 3.2 million domestically.

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Is the transportation private or shared?

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Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

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What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

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