Argentina Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Argentina

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires is Argentina’s capital. Check the actual arrival airport and the procedures corresponding to your purpose of visit.

Capital
Buenos Aires
Currency
Argentine Peso / ARS
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Spanish, English, Welsh. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
Uses America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Cordoba and 10 other IANA time zones, with standard time UTC-3 (no daylight saving time); confirm local airport times on your itinerary

Major airports in Argentina

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Airlines for travel in Argentina

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Argentina
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
Aerolíneas ArgentinasARAEP / EZE / COR / ROS / BRC / MDZ / FTE / MDQ / PUJ / SLA / IGR / NQNBefore buying additional baggage, check the allowance for your purchased fare and destination or flight.

How to travel around Argentina by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Argentina

  • Check your Aerolíneas fare before buying extra baggage
    Aerolíneas Argentinas requires passengers to check the baggage allowance corresponding to the purchased fare for their destination or flight before buying additional baggage. Check your domestic ticket’s entitlement before deciding whether extra baggage is needed.

Arriving from another country

  • Check the tourist category against your actual visit purpose
    Argentina’s immigration authority defines a tourist as a foreigner entering for rest or recreation. Consult the category matching your actual purpose; this definition does not establish visa exemption for every nationality or guarantee a fixed stay.

Popular cities to visit in Argentina

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International routes to Argentina

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Popular international flight routes to Argentina
RouteArrival airportRegion
MAD to EZEEZEES
MIA to EZEEZEUS
GRU to AEPAEPBR

Before you fly to Argentina

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Distinguish EZE from AEP on Buenos Aires itineraries

EZE is Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Ezeiza, while AEP is Jorge Newbery Airport, known as Aeroparque. They are different airports; check the ticket code for transport and connections rather than relying only on the Buenos Aires city name.

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Argentina flight and airport FAQs

Are EZE and AEP the same airport?

No. EZE is Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Ezeiza; AEP is Jorge Newbery Airport, known as Aeroparque. Check your ticket.

What should I check before buying Aerolíneas extra baggage?

Check the existing allowance corresponding to your purchased fare and destination or flight before deciding what to add.