(Ezeiza) Ministro Pistarini International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

EZE

Full Airport name

(Ezeiza) Ministro Pistarini International Airport

Address

Aut. Richieri S/N, CP 1802, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Country Dialing Prefix

54

Telephone

(011) 5480 6111.

Website

www.aa2000.com.ar

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

GMT - 3

Airport Information

Location

The airport is situated at Ezeiza, 35km (21 miles) southwest of Buenos Aires.

Airport News

A new terminal, control tower and expanded parking facilities are due to open by 2011.

Transfer Between Terminals

The terminals are within walking distance of each other.

Driving Directions

From Plaza San Martín (San Martín y Libertador) to the airport: Take Calle San Martín, Avenida Del Libertador, Avenida Maipú, Calle Arenales, Avenida 9 de Julio, Motorway 25 de Mayo, Avenida TGL Dellepiane and the motorway TGP Riccheri. The airport is signposted.

Car Hire

There are four car hire companies at the airport: Alamo, Avis, Hertz and Localiza, located in Terminal A Arrivals.

Public Transport

Bus: A number of bus services operate to Ezeiza, Buenos Aires and the surrounding areas. Bus No.394 runs to Monte Grande railway station and Camino de Cintura. Bus No.502 runs to Ezeiza City. Bus No.51 runs to Constitución via Monte Grande. Bus No.86 operates between the airport and central Buenos Aires, Plaza de Mayo. Shuttle: Manuel Tienda León (www.tiendaleon.com.ar) provides a shuttle service from the airport. Journey time to the city center is approximately one hour. Taxi: There is a taxi stand at the airport. Municipal taxis (tel: (011) 5480 0066; www.taxiezeiza.com.ar) are available outside both terminals at authorized taxi ranks (journey time: 45 minutes). Transfer-Express (tel: (011) 5480 0196) operates a chauffeur service between Ezeiza and Buenos Aires, departing from both terminals.

Car Parking

The airport has parking spaces available in a multi-story, covered parking garage and an open-air parking lot next to Terminal A. There is no distinction between long- and short-term parking at the airport. Spaces are subject to availability; reservations cannot be made.

Information and Help Desks

There are two information desks. One is located on the ground floor of Terminal A and it is open 24 hours, and the other is on the ground floor of Terminal B and is open from 0530 until the last flight.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Facilities include several bureau de change in both terminals and ATMs in Terminal A. There is a 24-hour bank in the Terminal A Arrivals area. Telephone and Internet access is available in Terminal A Departures and Terminal B Arrivals. Mobile phone hire and services are available in Terminal A Arrivals and Departures.
Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants, cafes and bars.
Shopping: There are several shops at the airport. Duty-free is available in Terminal A and B Departures, and in Terminal A Arrivals.
Luggage: The left-luggage service is located next to the information desk on the ground floor of Terminal A and in Terminal A Departures; lockers are available in Terminal A Arrivals. Lost property is handled by the National Aeronautical Police. Trolleys are available for a fee. Baggage wrapping services are located throughout the terminals.
Other facilities: There are pharmacies in both terminals, and a medical service center in Terminal A.

Conference and Business Facilities

The airport has VIP Lounges on the first floor of Terminal B Departures (after security), and on the first floor of Terminal B Departures (after security); these are pre-bookable (tel: (011) 5480 2588) and are for business-class passengers of various airlines and club members only. VIP members can use the check-in facilities, bar and relaxation room, shower, Internet access, TV and use the telephone and fax facilities. AA2000 (tel: (011) 5480 2064; www.aeropuertosvipclub.com.ar) provides a VIP lounge on the ground floor of Terminal A Arrivals. Internet access is available at telephone booths throughout the terminals, and a photocopy service is available in Arrivals.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

The airport is fully accessible. Ramps and lifts are located throughout the airport and there are specially adapted bathrooms, toilets and telephones. Telephones for the hearing impaired are also available. Disabled parking is also available.