Ezeiza International Airport
LocationThe airport is situated 22 miles (35km) to the southwest
of Buenos Aires. Time DifferenceGMT -3. ContactsTel: +54 (0)11 5480 6111. Transfer to the CityManuel Tienda Leon run a shuttle-bus every 30
minutes to Madero Terminal in the city centre, where smaller
shuttle buses connect passengers to final destinations. Rides to
the city centre are about 40 minutes and cost approximately US$11
(Tel: (+54 11) 0810-888-5366). Public buses are cheaper but can
take up to two hours to the city centre. Without reservations
metered taxis are available outside the terminal building.
Reservations can be made from official booths just outside the
customs area and cost between US$9 and US$13; unofficial taxis
should be avoided. Private cars, also called remis, are a cheap and
reliable option with fixed pre-set prices. They available for hire
on the lower level of both terminals or by phone (Tel: (54 11)
5480-0196) and cost up from US$7. FacilitiesThere are several shops, pharmacies,
restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as duty-free shopping. Bureaux
de change and ATMs are available as well as a 24-hour bank. There
is a left-luggage facility and a tourist information desk in
Terminal A. Other facilities include mobile phone hire, medical
service, a VIP lounge and Internet access. Facilities for the
disabled are good. Car ParkingLong and short-term parking is available in both a
multi-level covered parking garage (adjacent to Terminal A) and an
open-air lot. Departure TaxAirport tax: US$18 (international flights), US$8
(regional and Uruguay), $6.05 (domestic). Security tax: US$2.50
(international), $1 (domestic). Immigration tax (international
flights): US$10. Websitewww.aa2000.com.ar