Ministro Pistarini Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport sits roughly 35 kilometres southwest of central Buenos Aires, in the city of Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in South America. Opened in 1949, it replaced the older Aeroparque Jorge Newbery for long-haul international traffic, which continues to operate domestically closer to the city.
About Ministro Pistarini Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport sits roughly 35 kilometres southwest of central Buenos Aires, in the city of Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in South America. Opened in 1949, it replaced the older Aeroparque Jorge Newbery for long-haul international traffic, which continues to operate domestically closer to the city.
The airport operates two main passenger terminals: Terminal A handles the majority of international flights, while Terminal B serves additional international and some regional operations. Two parallel runways oriented roughly east–west allow simultaneous operations under most conditions. The airport operates around the clock without a curfew, and periodic infrastructure upgrades have modernised its facilities over the decades.
Overview
Ministro Pistarini Airport sits roughly 35 kilometres southwest of central Buenos Aires, in the city of Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in South America. Opened in 1949, it replaced the older Aeroparque Jorge Newbery for long-haul international traffic, which continues to operate domestically closer to the city.
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas is the primary hub carrier, operating both international long-haul and connecting domestic services through Ezeiza. LATAM Airlines maintains a focus-city presence. Major international carriers from Europe, North America, and the wider Americas serve the airport regularly, reflecting its role as Argentina's foremost intercontinental hub.
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FAQ
Ministro Pistarini Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Ministro Pistarini Airport is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina (South America), at coordinates -34.810°, -58.540°.
- Its IATA code is EZE and its ICAO code is SAEZ.
- Ministro Pistarini Airport serves Buenos Aires, Argentina. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Ministro Pistarini Airport operates on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Ministro Pistarini Airport sits at latitude -34.810° and longitude -58.540°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from EZE include Aerolineas Argentinas, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Paraguay, Qatar Airways and TAP Air Portugal.
- Tracked destinations from EZE include Sao Paulo.
- Its address is Autopista Tte Gral. Ricchieri Km 33,5, Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, B1802, Argentina, the phone number is +54 11 5480-6111, the official website is http://www.aa2000.com.ar/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Argentina. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.