| The Ministro Pistarini International Airport, often referred | | | | this airport serves cargo and military air traffic. |
| to as the Ezeiza International Airport, is located just | | | | It is not only the largest airport in South America, but |
| outside of Buenos Aires. It is a world-class operation, | | | | was named the best airport in 2005. It is, however, |
| with flights from dozens of countries representing four | | | | undergoing renovation and expansion right now to |
| continents landing and taking off here. | | | | include the building of a third terminal, restore the third |
| Vital Statistics: Ministro Pistarini International Airport | | | | runway, and build a fourth runway. The whole project |
| * Located at GMT -3 time zone | | | | is slated for completion by 2011, but it is being unveiled |
| * Two terminals with a covered walkway between | | | | piece by piece, with the first major completion in 2008: |
| them; a third terminal is being built. | | | | the first 30,000 square feet of the new terminal. |
| * Telephone +54(0)11 5480 6111 | | | | Amenity Details |
| * Car rentals in Terminal A | | | | As of this writing, there are nine counter service and |
| * Departure taxes include, for domestic flights: $6.05 | | | | three table service restaurants at this airport, as well |
| airport tax, $1 security tax. For regional: $8 airport tax, | | | | as numerous coffee shops and cafes. Expect this |
| $2.50 security tax. For international: $18 airport tax, | | | | number to increase when the new terminal starts |
| $2.50 security, and $10 immigration tax. There may | | | | coming online. |
| also be an Airport Improvement Fee. | | | | Business travelers will find this airport very friendly |
| * You can get help at any time from airport | | | | indeed. VIP travel services are available on the top |
| employees, distinctive by their bright red uniform | | | | floor of each terminal, and include shower facilities, |
| jackets. | | | | lounges, a bar, faxing, high-speed Internet, and private |
| To get to Buenos Aires from the airport, you're best | | | | telephones. Because most hotels are located a fair |
| off taking a Manuel Tienda Leon bus to the city center; | | | | distance from the airport, using the VIP club for stops |
| these buses run every 30 minutes and get you to | | | | between flight legs is a very good way to refresh, |
| Madero Terminal in 40 minutes. Public buses come | | | | relax, and rejuvenate yourself. |
| more frequently and cost less, but will take closer to | | | | Tourist Warnings/ Things You Should Know |
| two hours to get you downtown. Taxis and remises | | | | It is wise to put anything valuable in your carry-on |
| (chauffeured cars) are also available outside each | | | | luggage, not your checked luggage, while at this airport. |
| terminal, but the Manuel Tienda Leon bus will get you | | | | There have been problems recently at the airport with |
| downtown just as fast. | | | | security operators stealing items in checked luggage of |
| You'll find plenty of amenities at this, the largest airport | | | | small size but great value: jewelry, digital cameras, cell |
| in South America. A duty-free shop is available, as well | | | | phones, even perfume or chocolate. To avoid |
| as currency exchange, ATMs, a 24-hour bank, | | | | frustration, try to keep such items in your carry-on and |
| restaurants, bars, and cafes. In Terminal A, you'll find | | | | check to be sure they're still there after you go |
| the tourist information desk. There's good Internet | | | | through security. |
| access here, and you can rent a mobile phone for | | | | Visas are not necessary for trips under 90 days. |
| local use. | | | | If you have not been vaccinated against malaria, |
| About The Airport | | | | typhoid, cholera, or polio, it's a good idea to get these |
| Ministro Pistarini International Airport was built in 1944 | | | | shots before visiting Venezuela. Cholera is not a |
| with three crossing runways; today, one runway is | | | | required vaccination, but the other three must be |
| closed for air traffic, though it's still used for refueling | | | | documented in order to get into the country. If you do |
| and other services, but the two long strips still available | | | | happen to get sick here, you may have to pay up |
| are more than adequate for the airport's needs. It is a | | | | front for medical care, so be prepared with cash or |
| terminal for hundreds of international flights daily, and | | | | have travel insurance and proof of it to cover this sort |
| the hub for all international routes of Aerolineas | | | | of emergency. |
| Argentinas. In addition to commercial passenger flights, | | | | |