Buenos Aires has two airports: Ezeiza (EZE) for long-haul international flights, and Aeroparque (AEP) in the city center for domestic and regional flights. The city is connected with direct flights from major world capitals, and transport from the airports to downtown is varied and affordable.
At a glance
- Ezeiza (EZE): 35 km from downtown, 40-60 min by car. International flights.
- Aeroparque (AEP): 8 km from downtown, 10-20 min. Domestic + regional.
- Tienda Leon bus (Ezeiza-center): USD 8-10
- Civitatis private transfer: from USD 20 (8.5/10 rating, 6,636 reviews)
- Taxi from Ezeiza: USD 20-30 (official booth)
- Uber/Cabify from Ezeiza: USD 15-25
Direct flights from the US & UK
- Miami: American Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas — 9 hours
- New York JFK: Aerolineas Argentinas — 11 hours
- Houston: United — 10 hours
- Atlanta: Delta — 10 hours
- London: British Airways via Sao Paulo — 14+ hours
Direct flights from Europe
- Madrid: Iberia, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa — 12-13 hours
- Rome: Aerolineas Argentinas — 14 hours
- Paris: Air France — 13 hours
- Istanbul: Turkish Airlines — 17 hours
Getting around Buenos Aires
SUBE card
The SUBE card is mandatory for public transport (subway, buses, trains). Buy one at any subway station or kiosk for USD 1-2 and load it with credit. Without SUBE, you cannot board a bus.
Subway (Subte)
6 lines covering downtown and main neighborhoods. Runs 5 AM to 11:30 PM weekdays. USD 0.30 per ride. Line D (Palermo-Recoleta-downtown) is the most useful for tourists.
Uber & Cabify
Both work well and are cheap (USD 2-4 per ride). Safer than street taxis for tourists. For taxis, always ask them to turn on the meter.
