Updated: July 27, 2026

Ezeiza (EZE) is the main international airport for Buenos Aires, a 45 to 60 minute drive southwest of the city centre. This guide is the short version of everything on the site: what the airport is, which terminal you need, how to get into the city, how much time to leave, and the money and disruption points that catch visitors out. As of 2026 the practical picture is stable, with one dated exception (the runway works) covered at the end.

What is Ezeiza (EZE) airport?

Its full name is Ministro Pistarini International Airport, but almost everyone calls it Ezeiza after the town it sits in. It has been run by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 since 1998 and is the country's busiest international gateway, handling the large majority of long-haul and overseas flights to and from Buenos Aires. For most overseas visitors, EZE is the first and last thing they see of Argentina.

The single most common mix-up is with the other airport. Buenos Aires has two: Ezeiza (EZE) for almost all international flights, and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), the compact airport inside the city that handles most domestic and regional routes. If your ticket says AEP, this guide does not apply.

Which terminal do I need?

Since a 2023 reorganisation, EZE splits its three buildings by function, not by airline: you leave from the Departures Terminal whatever your destination, you land at Terminal A if you arrive from abroad, and you land at Terminal C if your flight was domestic. The buildings connect by covered walkways, about a ten-minute walk end to end. Our terminals guide has the full layout and facilities.

How do I get from EZE to Buenos Aires?

Four options cover almost everyone. The table compares them at a glance; prices are approximate for central districts such as Recoleta and Palermo and shift with the peso, so treat them as a guide and confirm at the counter.

OptionTime to centreApprox costGood to know
Official counter taxi / remise45–60 min~USD 30–40Fixed fare agreed at the arrivals desk (Taxi Ezeiza, Tienda León); you get a voucher and an assigned driver
Pre-booked private transfer45–60 minvariesDoor-to-door with meet-and-greet; price locked before you fly
Manuel Tienda León shuttle bus~60 min + onward~USD 11–12Runs about hourly to a downtown terminal by Retiro, roughly a third of a taxi; a short taxi covers the last stretch
Public bus (colectivo)~2 hourscheapestNeeds a SUBE card, has little luggage space, and is slow; best for light, budget travel

For the detail behind each row, see our pages on the route into the city, official airport taxis, private transfers, and the shuttle bus. Whichever you pick, arrange it before you clear customs rather than in the arrivals crush, and ignore anyone who approaches you first inside the hall.

How much time should I allow at EZE?

Give yourself three hours before an international departure and about two before a domestic one, because every outbound flight now funnels through a single Departures Terminal and security lanes back up at peak times. On arrival, the variable is passport control: it can clear in fifteen minutes on a quiet evening or take an hour in the morning bank of long-haul landings. Read our immigration wait times guide so you can warn whoever is meeting you.

What should I know about money at EZE?

Argentina's currency rules changed in 2025, and paying by card no longer loses you money the way it once did. You still want some pesos for the bus, small vendors and tips, and you should always choose to be charged in pesos rather than your home currency at any card terminal. Our guide on how to pay in Argentina covers the current rates and the one trap that remains.

Are there any disruptions to plan for?

One dated item matters for late 2026. From 25 October to 11 November 2026 the main runway is shortened for rehabilitation works, which suspends or reroutes a handful of specific long-haul flights while the airport otherwise stays open. If you travel in that window, check your exact flight against our runway works page and confirm with your airline.

What facilities are at Ezeiza?

The airport covers the essentials without being a destination in itself. Across the buildings you will find currency exchange and ATMs, a handful of cafes and restaurants, duty-free in the Departures Terminal, car-rental desks in arrivals, pharmacies, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Paid lounges sit on the departures side, useful for a long wait or an overnight connection. There is no hotel inside the terminals, so for an early flight or a long layover the practical choice is a hotel near the airport with a shuttle; our hotels near EZE guide lists the closest. Baggage trolleys are free, and left-luggage is limited, so do not count on storing bags for a day trip.

If you have a long connection, you can leave and see the city: a layover of ten hours or more comfortably covers a trip downtown and back, while a shorter gap is better spent airside. Read our EZE layover guide before you commit, and build in the transfer time both ways.

Where do I check flights and plan the rest?

For live status, use the arrivals and departures pages. From there the site breaks down each decision in depth, so you can arrive at EZE knowing which terminal you need, how you are getting into the city, and roughly what it will cost.