Official taxi or remise
Use the airport's official counter or rank and give the complete hotel address. Confirm the quoted payment method before leaving the terminal.
EZE / AEP · Airport to hotel
Buenos Aires Airport Arrival Guide: EZE & AEP
First confirm whether the ticket says EZE or AEP. EZE is outside the city and handles most long-haul arrivals; AEP is within Buenos Aires and much closer to the main hotel districts.
Airport-to-hotel routes
Choose the route for your luggage, arrival time and hotel
Journey times and prices vary by traffic, demand, operating hours and exact address. Confirm live details before travel.
Airport shuttle
The official city tourism site lists shuttle services from both airports, including services towards Puerto Madero. Check whether a hotel transfer is included after the terminal stop.
Public bus
Public buses reach both airports and require a valid payment method such as SUBE. They are slower and less convenient with large luggage.
Hotel transfer
Confirm the representative, meeting point, flight monitoring and final price in writing.
Your first 24 hours
Move from landing to a settled first morning
- 01
Before landing
Confirm EZE or AEP and save the complete hotel address offline.
- 02
Entry
Keep passport and onward details accessible and follow current immigration instructions.
- 03
Baggage
Repack valuables and connect to official airport Wi-Fi or mobile data before booking transport.
- 04
Transport
Use an official counter, rank, confirmed transfer or verified app pickup.
- 05
Payment
Review the quoted amount and currency; exchange values change.
- 06
Check-in gap
Leave bags with the hotel and keep the first activity in the same district.
- 07
First morning
Buy or verify transit payment and plan one simple Subte route.
Before you fly
Save the essentials offline
- Confirm EZE or AEP on every flight segment.
- Check Argentina's official entry documentation for your passport.
- Save the hotel address and district in Spanish.
- Carry two working payment methods.
- Download offline maps and the route from airport to hotel.
Late-night or red-eye arrival
Late arrival: avoid improvising a cross-city transfer
Use an official or pre-confirmed door-to-door option, tell the hotel the flight number and verify 24-hour reception. Public transport may be a poor match for luggage and an unfamiliar late-night route.
- Confirm the airport code.
- Use a staffed or official pickup point.
- Keep the booking reference offline.
- Do not accept an unsolicited curbside offer.
Common first-day mistakes
Small decisions that create avoidable friction
Going to the wrong airport
EZE and AEP serve different routes and sit far apart.
Using an old exchange-rate screenshot
Rates and settlement currency change; review the live amount before payment.
Giving only the district name
Palermo and other districts are large. Use the full hotel address.
Booking a fixed event after landing
Immigration and traffic make the first few hours unpredictable.
Official information
Recheck transport and entry details
EZE / AEP arrival questions
Practical answers before departure
Is EZE or AEP closer to central Buenos Aires?
AEP is inside the city and much closer. EZE is about 32 kilometres from the city and handles most long-haul international flights.
Can I use public transport from the airports?
Official city tourism information lists public buses to both airports. They require more time and confidence with luggage than a door-to-door option.
How should I pay for the transfer?
Confirm the accepted method and live quote at the official counter or in the provider app. Carry a backup method.
Can I take the Subte directly from EZE?
No. EZE does not have a direct Subte station; public transport involves a bus connection.
What should I do with an early check-in gap?
Leave bags securely with the hotel and keep the first meal or walk in the same neighbourhood.