Airport Guide to Ezeiza/Ministro Pistarini (EZE)

Airport Overview

Terminal Transfer | Getting into Town | Car Parking | Information Desks | Airport Facilities

As the primary gateway into Argentina, Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport sees more than 8.5 million passengers per year. It’s 22km (14 miles) southwest of Buenos Aires, and is often referred to as Ezeiza International Airport after the suburb in which it’s located.

Terminal A handles international departures and arrivals, Terminal B is used exclusively by Aerolineas Argentinas, and Terminal C is for international departures and domestic arrivals and departures. There are no train stations, but it’s easy enough to get into the city by bus or taxi.

At the airport you can enjoy authentic Argentine cuisine or explore the large duty-free market place before relaxing in a spa or VIP lounge. Otherwise, you can always venture into the city. As the third-largest city in South America, Buenos Aires has lots to see and do. Depending on when you’re there, you might catch one of the fantastic festivals such as the Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente, the Buenos Aires Tango Festival, the South American Music Conference or La Rural.

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Terminal Transfer

The terminals are within walking distance of each other.

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Getting into Town

Train: There’s no rail service from the airport.

Bus: There are public and private bus services available. The public bus service runs from Terminal B only – turn left at the exit and you’ll find it quite easily. A trip to the Constitucion Central Station only costs ARS 1.35, but exact fare is needed. The trip is likely to take around one hour, and the bus leaves the airport every 45 minutes. A private bus company, Manuel Tienda Leon, runs from the airport every 30 minutes. They also provide transfers to hotels for about ARS 35.

Taxis: Manuel Tienda Leon charges about ARS 72 for a trip into the city centre. Taxi Exeiza also has a desk in the airport – fares are around ARS 120 one way, but cheaper for a return fare at around ARS 90. There are also municipal taxis available at the exits from both terminals, which cost around ARS 88. Unofficial taxis also operate around the airport, but don’t use these unless you’re familiar with the area and can speak Spanish.

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Car Parking

There’s both covered and open car parking areas available with no distinction between short-term and long-term parking. The covered area can hold 585 cars, and costs ARS 13 per hour, or ARS 78 per day. The open parking lot can hold up to 1,195 vehicles, and costs ARS 13 per hour, or ARS 52 per day. The parking lots are next to the terminals and are easy to find.

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Information Desks

There are two information desks – a 24-hour desk in Terminal A, and one in Terminal B, which opens at 5:30am and closes after the last flight.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: A 24-hour bank operates in the arrivals area of Terminal A. There is a currency exchange office (Global Exchange) near the customs desk, although a better bet would be using the Banco de la Nación which gives better exchange rates. There are also ATMs located throughout the airport, and Internet access is available at the telephone booths throughout the terminals.

Luggage: A left-luggage service is located next to the information desk in Terminal A. There are also lockers which can be used in the arrivals area of Terminal A. There are luggage-wrapping facilities available and trolleys are available for a fee of US $1.50. Lost luggage queries are handled by the National Aeronautical Police.

Conference and business: The airport doesn’t have any conference centres, but there are VIP lounges in Terminal B specifically reserved for Business-Class passengers from various airlines and club members.

Other facilities: There are plenty of other facilities available, including pharmacies, a hair salon, a cigar lounge, a medical service centre in Terminal A, a health and beauty spa, and a mobile phone hiring service.

Wi-Fi: There is wireless access, at a cost of US $5 for two hours.

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