Buenos Aires Transport

Coming and Going

A major arrival and departure point for the southern part of South America, Buenos Aires enjoys good air, sea and land access. The city has two airports: Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarni (known as Ezeiza), which services international flights, and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (known as Aeroparque), from which domestic and regional flights leave and arrive.

Local buses serve both airports. Ezeiza is 35km (22mi) and 1.5 hours south of downtown (in heavy traffic). Aeroparque is only 8km (5mi) north of downtown. Deluxe buses make the journey to both airports for considerably more than the cost of local buses, but are still good value and often include hotel drop-offs.

The modern ferry and hydrofoil services conveniently link Buenos Aires with Uruguay at regular intervals.

Getting About

With an efficient underground (the Subte), a labyrinthine 24-hour bus system and a plethora of affordable taxis, Buenos Aires is cheap and easy to get around. Relying on public transport, however, does require a bit of initial study. The capital is very walkable and most tourist magnets are within walking distance from one another. But if you need to get across town fast, the Subte or a cab is your best bet. Buses also ply the streets of Buenos Aires, but the system is huge and complex, so it's not great for short- stayers.