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Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Insider Guide

AEP

Buenos Aires' city airport, right on the Río de la Plata waterfront in Palermo — just 15 minutes from downtown. Handles domestic flights and some regional international routes (Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay). Compact and easy to navigate.

🚇 15min Transit to city
🛂 15min Immigration
🔒 30min Security buffer
✅ Leave with 3 hours+ Leave the airport?
OK to leave: < 3h 3–6h 6–10h 10h+
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Lounges

TerminalLoungeAccessShowersGood forPrice (paid)
MainAerolíneas Argentinas VIPSkyTeam biz/elite, AR premiumNoSnacks, Argentine wine, quietNot sold at door
MainSalón VIP Aeroparque (PP)Priority Pass / paidNoBasic snacks, drinks~$30 USD

Limited lounge options. The AR VIP lounge is decent for a city airport. PP option exists but is basic.

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Traveler notes

  • Much closer to Buenos Aires city center than Ezeiza — ideal for domestic and regional flights.
  • Small airport; check-in and security are generally quick.
  • If connecting between AEP and EZE, allow at least 4 hours (different airports, ~45 min apart by road).
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Sleep / Rest

  • Not designed for overnighting — limited seating, no sleep facilities.
  • City hotels in Palermo are 10–15 minutes away by taxi.
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Food

  • Small selection of cafés and sandwich shops; empanadas and medialunas available.
  • Better options are just outside the airport in Palermo neighborhood.
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Showers

  • No shower facilities at the airport. Head to a nearby gym or hotel if needed.
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Luggage Storage

  • Small luggage storage available landside; limited hours and capacity.
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Transit to City

  • Taxi: ~15 minutes to city center (Microcentro), around ARS 5,000–10,000.
  • Bus: Several city bus lines stop nearby (33, 37, 45); needs SUBE card.
  • Uber/Cabify: Easy pickup, ~10–20 minutes to most neighborhoods.
  • Buffer: Back at AEP 2h international, 1.5h domestic.
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Essentials

  • SIM/eSIM: Same carriers as EZE — Claro, Personal. Buy in the city for better deals.
  • ATMs: Available but same low withdrawal limits as elsewhere in Argentina.
  • Wi‑Fi: Free, decent speed.

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