Airports in Buenos Aires

There are two airports, one for international flights and one for domestic flights.

Ministro Pistarini Airport/Ezeiza (BUE)
Website: www.aa2000.com.ar It is commonly referred to as Ezeiza after the neighbourhood in which it is located, is the international gateway to Argentina. It is situated 35 km (22 miles) southwest Buenos Aires, acts as a hub for flights to other South American cities, such as Santiago de Chile and Rio de Janeiro.

Major airlines: Argentina’s major airline, Aerolineas Argentinas, website: www.aerolineas.com.ar, connects Buenos Aires to all the major Argentinean cities as well as operating international routes. Other carriers include American Airlines, website: www.aa.com; British Airways, website: www.britishairways.com, which operates flights to London (Heathrow), Lan Chile, website: www.lanchile.com, United Airlines, website: www.ual.com and Varig, website: www.varig.com.br.

Money Exchange: I recommend you change your money in Banco Nacion. It is inside the aiport. You will get a better rate. You can find the rate in this website: www.aa2000.com.ar at "Information for passengers" There are two prices. You'll get Pesos at Buyer rate. Be aware of both Pesos and Dollars have the same sign ($)

How to reach and leave: Look at this website http://www.aa2000.com.ar/. I recommend Manuel Tienda Leon shuttle if you travel alone or their remis (chauffered car). For more info see "Transfer from the airport in Buenos Aires" in this blog.
Warning: For your own security on leaving the airport, please do not accept to hire the services offered outloud.

Aeroparque Metropolitano Jorge Newbery (AEP)
Website: www.aa2000.com.ar It is situated just 4 km (2.5 miles) from Buenos Aires city centre, on the Costanera Norte beside the Rio de la Plata. It is the pivotal point of the country’s domestic flight system.

Approximate flight times to Buenos Aires:
From London is 16 hours; from New York is 11 hours; from Los Angeles is 16 hours and from Toronto is 13 hours. From Bariloche is 2 hours 30 minutes; from Córdoba is 1 hour 15 minutes; from Puerto Iguazú is 1 hour 45 minutes; from Salta is 2 hours 15 minutes, from Calafate is 3 hours 15 minutes and from Ushuaia is 3 hours 40 minutes

Departure tax: There is a tax for domestic flights, payable in Pesos only and a tax for international flights, payable in Pesos or Dollars is due on departure.