Buenos Aires Travel Guide

Buenos Aires International

Airport Code

EZE

Full Airport Name

Ministro Pistarini International Airport

Location

The airport is situated 22 miles (35km) to the southwest of Buenos Aires.

Time Zone

GMT -3.

Phone Number

Tel: +54 (0)11 5480 6111.

Terminal Transfer

The two terminals are linked by a covered walkway.

Ground Transport

Manuel Tienda Leon run a shuttle-bus every 30 minutes to Madero Terminal in the city center, where smaller shuttle buses connect passengers to final destinations. Rides to the city center are about 40 minutes and cost approximately US$11 (Tel: (+54 11) 0810-888-5366). Public buses are cheaper but can take up to two hours to the city center. Without reservations metered taxis are available outside the terminal building. Reservations can be made from official booths just outside the customs area and cost between US$9 and US$13; unofficial taxis should be avoided. Private cars, also called remis, are a cheap and reliable option with fixed pre-set prices. They available for hire on the lower level of both terminals or by phone (Tel: (54 11) 5480-0196) and cost up from US$7.

Car Rental

Car rental companies have desks in Terminal A.

Airport Taxis

Metered taxis are available outside the terminal buildings of Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport and cost between ARS35 and ARS50. Taxis have reservation booths inside the airport and visitors should confirm the price before making the reservation. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis.

Airport Facilities

There are several shops, pharmacies, restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as duty-free shopping. Bureaux de change and ATMs are available as well as a 24-hour bank. There is a left-luggage facility and a tourist information desk in Terminal A. Other facilities include mobile phone hire, medical service, a VIP lounge and Internet access. Facilities for the disabled are good.

Car Parking

Long and short-term parking is available in both a multi-level covered parking garage (adjacent to Terminal A) and an open-air lot.

Departure Tax

Airport tax: US$18 (international flights), US$8 (regional and Uruguay), $6.05 (domestic). Security tax: US$2.50 (international), $1 (domestic). Immigration tax (international flights): US$10.

Website

www.aa2000.com.ar