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Minister Pistarini International Airport

EZE SAEZ
Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), AR America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Aerolíneas Argentinas
11.9M
Annual passengers
40+
Destinations
36
Airlines
2
Runways
Where EZE ranks
Among 534 international airports — and 28 in S. America
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Passengers
# 192 worldwide
# 6 S. America
Direct routes
# 258 worldwide
# 4 S. America
Airlines
# 195 worldwide
# 4 S. America
Runways
# 161 worldwide
# 6 S. America
Terminals
# 42 worldwide
# 1 S. America
Area
# 30 worldwide
# 1 S. America
Elevation
# 351 worldwide
# 18 S. America
Ministro Pistarini International Airport — universally known as Ezeiza — is the primary international gateway to Argentina and one of the two largest airports in the country alongside the domestic-focused Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP). Located 13 mi (22 km) southwest of central Buenos Aires in the Ezeiza partido of Greater Buenos Aires province, EZE handles 129 routes to 67 destinations with 36 airlines. The airport functions as the effective South Atlantic gateway — a strategic node for service between South America and Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, and Oceania — and as Argentina's largest single origin for Latin American regional traffic. EZE opened in 1949 and is named after Juan Pistarini, then-Minister of Public Works. Aerolíneas Argentinas — the national flag carrier — operates its primary international hub at EZE, with the airport anchoring its route network across the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific. Other carriers include LATAM Airlines, JetSMART Argentina, Flybondi, American Airlines, Delta, United, Air Canada, Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, British Airways, ITA Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates (Dubai via Rio de Janeiro), Qatar Airways, Saudia, Avianca, Copa, Sky Airline, Gol, Azul, Aeroméxico, LATAM Brasil, and Qantas (one of only two South American airports served by Qantas, with the others being São Paulo and Santiago-adjacent routes). Ethiopian's São Paulo–Buenos Aires extension makes EZE one of very few South American airports with direct sub-Saharan Africa service. The airfield sits at 67 ft (20 m) elevation with two asphalt runways: 11/29 at 10,827 ft (3,300 m) and 17/35 at 10,187 ft (3,105 m). The terminal complex consists of Terminal A (international), Terminal B (Aerolíneas Argentinas and some international), and Terminal C (arrivals/immigration support), all connected and progressively modernized. A multi-phase expansion has added new piers, jet bridges, and expanded immigration and customs capacity. The airport is operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 under long-term concession.

Global route network

Every direct destination, colour-coded by distance

Most popular route
EZE → BRC
98 observed departures
Longest route
EZE → AMS
11,472 km
Countries reached
20
Via direct passenger flights

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Airport data

Authoritative facts sourced from the airport authority

Elevation
67 ft (20 m)
Above sea level
Runways
2 · 10,827 ft max
2 runways, ASP
Passengers
11.9M/yr
Reported 2024
Airlines
36 carriers
AR · FO · WJ
Hub status
Mega-hub
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Area
8,590 acres (3,476 ha)
Total airport area

Beyond the major hubs

EZE also serves 34 regional airports across 4 countries — secondary cities, islands, and niche destinations not ranked on BigAirports.

34
Regional airports
4
Countries served
8
Airlines operating
626
Observed flights
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Getting to the airport

Ground transport options from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)

Public transportation

The airport is not served directly by the Buenos Aires commuter rail or Subte metro. Manuel Tienda León — the long-established concessionaire — operates the primary scheduled shuttle coach service between EZE and its terminal in Retiro/Puerto Madero at approximately 30 min headways for a fixed fare; tickets are sold at counters inside arrivals. Public bus Colectivo Line 8 connects EZE into the Buenos Aires municipal bus network at very low cost (requires a prepaid SUBE card) but the journey to the city center can take 90–120 min and the route is generally not recommended for first-time visitors with luggage.

Taxis & rideshare

The safe and standard option is the official remise counter system inside the arrivals hall, operated by Taxi Ezeiza and other authorized concessionaires on a fixed-rate prepaid basis. Typical fares: ARS 25,000–40,000 (or USD equivalent depending on the parallel exchange rate in use — EZE is one of the few Argentine airports where USD cash payment is often accepted for taxis) to central Buenos Aires, Recoleta, Palermo, and Puerto Madero. Trip times are 35 min off-peak to 70 min in rush hour. Uber and Cabify operate, though pickup logistics are less clear than at many international airports and coordination with the driver may be required.

Rental cars

Rental desks in Terminal A include Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Europcar, Thrifty, Localiza, and several Argentine operators. A credit card in the driver's name, passport, and valid license are required; Argentine short-term rental rates fluctuate sharply with the peso and the USD parallel market, and the quoted daily rate can differ substantially depending on currency of payment. Most international visitors use rental cars for onward travel into the Pampas, Cordoba, Mendoza wine country, or Mar del Plata rather than within central Buenos Aires, where taxi and Subte use is generally more practical.

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