Updated: July 27, 2026

Ezeiza (EZE) is Argentina's main international gateway, handling the great majority of the country's overseas flights. A regional hop to a neighbouring South American capital takes 2 to 3 hours, while the long-haul routes to Europe run 13 hours or more. As of 2026 the picture below is current, with one dated runway caveat noted at the end.

What flights operate from Ezeiza?

Ezeiza is overwhelmingly an international airport. From here you can reach North America, with routes to United States hubs; Europe, including Madrid, Rome, Paris, Frankfurt and London; and cities across South America such as São Paulo, Santiago, Lima and Montevideo. The national flag carrier, Aerolíneas Argentinas, anchors the network alongside a range of foreign airlines. Most purely domestic flights within Argentina use the in-city airport, Aeroparque (AEP), rather than Ezeiza, though some domestic services do operate here, which is why checking your ticket for the airport code matters before you travel.

How do I check my flight status?

Use the live boards and your airline's own app together. The real-time arrivals and departures boards on our arrivals and departures pages show scheduled and updated times as the airport publishes them. For the earliest word on a gate change, a delay or a cancellation, the airline's app is usually faster, because it reflects operational decisions before the public board updates. Check the status before you leave for the airport, again on the way, and once more on arrival, since long-haul schedules can shift with crew and weather.

Is EZE the same as Aeroparque?

No, and the difference trips up first-time visitors. Ezeiza (EZE) sits outside the city and handles almost all international traffic; Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is the small in-city airport used for most domestic and regional routes. If you are connecting from an international arrival at Ezeiza to a domestic flight, that onward leg may well depart from Aeroparque on the other side of the city, so you would need to transfer between the two airports and allow generous time. Always confirm which airport each leg of your ticket uses.

When is the best time to fly?

Argentina's peak travel season runs through the southern summer, roughly December to February, when demand and fares are highest and the airport is busiest. The shoulder months of spring and autumn are quieter and often cheaper. Within a day, the heaviest arrival bank is the morning long-haul wave, roughly 07:00 to 10:00, which is worth avoiding if you want a quicker passage through immigration on arrival. Booking ahead for the summer peak is wise, as both flights and airport transport fill up over the holiday weeks.

How early should I get to the airport?

Give yourself three hours before an international departure and about two before a domestic one. A single consolidated Departures Terminal now funnels every outbound passenger through the same security lanes, and international flights add passport control on the way out, so queues build quickly at peak times. If you are checking a bag, note that the cut-off is typically 60 minutes before an international flight. Our departures guide walks through check-in, security and what to expect airside.

How do I get to and from the airport for my flight?

Ezeiza sits southwest of Buenos Aires, a 45 to 60 minute drive from the central districts. The main options are an official counter taxi or remis at about USD 30–40, a pre-booked private transfer, the Manuel Tienda León shuttle at about USD 11–12, or the slower public bus. Sort your ride before you travel and leave a buffer for rush-hour traffic. Our airport to city guide compares every option, with the timing and fares for each.

What about connecting flights through Ezeiza?

Connections need care here. If you arrive internationally and connect to another international flight, you stay within the system but should still allow a comfortable buffer, because the morning arrivals bank is slow and immigration times vary. The trickier case is a connection to a domestic flight, which may leave from the in-city Aeroparque rather than Ezeiza. That means clearing immigration and customs, transferring across the city, and checking in again — a process that can eat several hours. Treat such a connection as two separate journeys, not a quick change, and never book a tight gap between a long-haul arrival and an onward domestic departure.

What documents do I need for my flight?

Carry a passport valid for your whole trip and check your airline's baggage rules before you pack. Entry requirements for Argentina depend on your nationality, so confirm whether you need a visa well before you fly rather than at the gate. Keep your onward or return ticket and any accommodation details handy, as they can be asked for on arrival. For the security and check-in flow once you reach the airport, our departures and arrivals guides cover what to expect at each step.

Are there any flight 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, which suspends or reroutes a handful of specific long-haul flights while the airport otherwise operates normally. If you fly in that window, check your exact flight against our runway works page and confirm directly with your airline, because the change affects particular routes rather than closing the airport. Outside that period, normal seasonal patterns apply.