Layover in Buenos Aires

See your timeline and recommended experiences — fast, realistic, and worth leaving the airport for.

Our advice for your your layover

Buenos Aires is walkable in key neighborhoods, but traffic can spike — choose one area and leave extra time.

Timeline calculator

Pick the airport and toggle options to see what's realistic.

While you're at the airport

Tips and amenities from our insider guides.

Ministro Pistarini International Airport
EZE

Buenos Aires' main international airport, commonly called Ezeiza. Located 35 km southwest of the city — the distance is the biggest challenge. Two terminal buildings (A and B) with recent renovat…

🛋️ Lounges 📝 Traveler notes 🛏️ Sleep / Rest 🍽️ Food 🚿 Showers 🧳 Luggage Storage 🔌 Essentials
💡
Insider tip: The 35 km distance to Buenos Aires city center makes quick layover trips difficult.
Read the full EZE guide →
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
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, …

🛋️ Lounges 📝 Traveler notes 🛏️ Sleep / Rest 🍽️ Food 🚿 Showers 🧳 Luggage Storage 🔌 Essentials
💡
Insider tip: Much closer to Buenos Aires city center than Ezeiza — ideal for domestic and regional flights.
Read the full AEP guide →

Experiences

Pick something that fits your timeline — fast, realistic, and worth leaving the airport for.

Book tours

NEW PARTNER ✨

Self-guided audio tours that work even on tight layovers.

Services

Helpful add-ons that make a layover smoother.

Driver / Transfers

PARTNER Our preferred partner for private transfers and local drivers.

Luggage Storage

PARTNER Drop your bags in minutes and explore Buenos Aires hands-free.

eSIMs

Going exploring? Don't rack up roaming charges or buy an overpriced SIM at the airport. Buy an eSIM for a few dollars prior to your trip and have access to unlimited data.

Need help booking flights?

BETA

Built for budget travelers who want real experiences—not airport chairs.

Try the MyLayover Trip Engine →

Request a custom itinerary

Not sure what fits your layover? Tell us a bit and we'll suggest something realistic.

Date/time range of when you'll arrive.
What are you hoping to do during your layover?
Scroll to Top