Which airport do international flights use in Buenos Aires?

Long-haul international flights arrive at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), located about 35km south of Buenos Aires city centre. Domestic flights and regional connections use Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), which is close to the city near the Palermo neighbourhood.

How long is the flight to Argentina from Europe or North America?

From London or Madrid, direct flights to Buenos Aires take approximately 13–14 hours. From New York, it's around 11–12 hours. From Los Angeles, around 12–13 hours. Most transatlantic routes are operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas, Iberia, and Air Europa from Europe; American Airlines, United, and LATAM from the US.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Argentina?

The cheapest fares for flights to Argentina are generally in the southern hemisphere winter (June, July, August) and in May. Peak prices coincide with the December–March summer season and around Argentine school holidays in July. Book 2–3 months ahead for the best prices.

Flights to Argentina: How to Get Here

Buenos Aires is well connected to Europe, North America, and Latin America by direct services and one-stop routings. Here’s what to know about getting to Argentina and onwards to your destination within the country.

International Airports

Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) is the gateway for almost all long-haul international arrivals. Full name: Ministro Pistarini International Airport. Located 35km southwest of Buenos Aires, it handles all intercontinental routes and most international services from neighbouring South American countries. The airport has two main terminals (A and B) and a newer international pier. Transfer time to central Buenos Aires is 45–60 minutes by road (longer in heavy traffic).

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is a domestic and regional airport on the Rio de la Plata waterfront in Buenos Aires, close to the Palermo neighbourhood. It handles domestic Argentine routes plus some regional services to Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, and Chile. If your onward journey within Argentina starts from Buenos Aires, your connection departs from AEP, not Ezeiza. Note that the two airports are 40km apart - if you need to connect between them on the same day, allow ample time.

Flight Routes

From Europe:

Madrid - Buenos Aires: Iberia operates a direct service (13–14 hours). Aerolíneas Argentinas also flies Madrid direct. Air Europa has operated this route.
London - Buenos Aires: No non-stop service currently. One-stop options via Madrid, São Paulo, Miami, or other hubs are standard. Total journey time is typically 17–20 hours.
Frankfurt, Rome, Paris: Connecting services via Madrid, São Paulo, or Miami.

From North America:

New York (JFK) - Buenos Aires (EZE): Around 11–12 hours non-stop. American Airlines and Aerolíneas Argentinas are main operators.
Miami - Buenos Aires: Multiple daily flights; American Airlines and LATAM. Around 8.5–9 hours.
Los Angeles - Buenos Aires: Delta, LATAM, and Aerolíneas operate this route with varying connection points.

From Latin America:

São Paulo (GRU) is the most frequent South American connection point - numerous daily flights, around 3.5 hours.
Santiago de Chile is close - around 2.5 hours by air. Useful if combining Argentina and Chile.
Lima, Bogotá, and other South American cities are well connected via LATAM and Copa.

Finding the Best Fares

Price comparison tools are the starting point - search across multiple booking sites before committing. We recommend using Aviasales for Argentina flight searches, which aggregates fares from airlines and booking platforms to show the best available prices.

Booking window: For peak season travel (December–January, July school holidays), booking 3–4 months ahead is necessary to get good fares. For shoulder season (March–May, September–November), 6–8 weeks ahead is generally sufficient.

Flexible dates: Prices can vary significantly by a few days in either direction. If your travel dates have any flexibility, compare prices across a range of dates before booking.

Aerolíneas Argentinas: Argentina’s national carrier flies directly from Madrid and has a strong domestic network. Their international service quality is mixed - check recent reviews before booking.

Domestic Connections

Once in Argentina, internal flights are the practical choice for covering the country’s vast distances.

Main routes:

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE): 3 hours
Buenos Aires (AEP) - Bariloche (BRC): 2 hours
Buenos Aires (AEP) - Mendoza (MDZ): 1.5 hours
Buenos Aires (AEP) - Salta (SLA): 2 hours
Buenos Aires (AEP) - Iguazú (IGR): 1.5–2 hours
Buenos Aires (AEP) - Ushuaia (USH): 3.5 hours

Aerolíneas Argentinas dominates domestic routes. Flybondi and JetSMART are low-cost alternatives operating some routes.

Book domestic flights early: January–February and July slots on popular routes (especially to El Calafate) sell out months ahead.

Getting from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires

Tienda León bus: Fixed-price bus service from the airport to central Buenos Aires (Retiro terminal) and Aeroparque. Around $20–25 USD, runs frequently.
Pre-booked private transfer: More convenient and a fixed price agreed upfront. Welcome Pickups offers door-to-door transfers from Ezeiza with English-speaking drivers and free flight monitoring - book before you land. Alternatively, book a remis through your accommodation or use the official taxi desk at arrivals; never from touts.
Uber: Uber operates at Ezeiza but has had regulatory conflicts - availability varies. Check before landing.
Do not use unmarked taxis: The airport has official taxi booths where you pay upfront - use these if you’re taking a taxi.

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