Ezeiza (EZE) vs Aeroparque (AEP): which Buenos Aires airport is which
What each airport is for, how far it is from the city and how to connect between them.
Buenos Aires has two main airports, and knowing which one your flight uses saves time, money and stress. In short: Ezeiza (EZE) is the main international airport, and Aeroparque (AEP) is the city airport for domestic and regional flights.
Ezeiza (EZE) at a glance
- Official name: Ministro Pistarini International Airport.
- Handles most international and long-haul flights.
- A little over 30 kilometers from downtown: usually 45 to 60 minutes by car, and more in heavy traffic.
- For international departures, travel guides recommend arriving at least 3 hours before your flight.
Aeroparque (AEP) at a glance
- Full name: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, on the Río de la Plata waterfront in the Palermo area.
- Mostly domestic flights, plus some regional routes to neighboring countries such as Uruguay, Brazil and Chile.
- Roughly 8 kilometers from downtown: typically 20 to 30 minutes by car to central hotels.
- For domestic flights, about 2 hours before departure is usually enough.
Side-by-side comparison
| Ezeiza (EZE) | Aeroparque (AEP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main use | International and long-haul | Domestic and regional |
| Distance to downtown | A little over 30 km | About 8 km |
| Typical ride | 45–60 min | 20–30 min |
| Arrive before departure | About 3 h (international) | About 2 h (domestic) |
Connecting between the two airports
Many itineraries land in Ezeiza and continue from Aeroparque, or the other way around. There is no metro or train between them, so you need road transport, which usually takes 45 to 80 minutes depending on traffic. Your options are a private transfer, an official taxi or a shuttle operator that runs between the airports.
Our rule of thumb: leave at least four to five hours between landing at one airport and the departure of your next flight from the other, because you have to clear immigration, collect and recheck bags, cross the city and check in. Leave even more if the flights are on separate tickets.
We run this exact route every day: see our Ezeiza ↔ Aeroparque transfer.
Last updated: October 2026. Times, prices and procedures can change, so check current details before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which Buenos Aires airport is closer to downtown?
Aeroparque (AEP), roughly 8 kilometers away. Ezeiza (EZE) is a little over 30 kilometers from downtown.
Do international flights land at Aeroparque?
Aeroparque handles mostly domestic flights and some regional routes to neighboring countries. Most international and long-haul flights use Ezeiza.
Is there a train or metro between EZE and AEP?
No. You need road transport: a private transfer, an official taxi or a shuttle service. The ride usually takes 45 to 80 minutes.
How much time should I leave between flights at different airports?
As a rule of thumb, four to five hours at least, and more if your flights are on separate tickets or you have checked bags to recheck.
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