Buenos Aires Transportation Tips by 850prc

The "city" airport downtown, Newbery National Airport - Jorge Newbery Review

Please see my previous EZE airport tip for more information.

In general, BA has two airports. Jorge Newbery Aeroparque is the smaller domestic airport, and it's within the city of Buenos Aires. Most domestic flights within the country depart from here.

Newbery is a simple airport to deal with, and if you're arriving or departing at odd hours, you might feel almost lonely. We left on an early AM (0600) flight, and very few people were in the terminal. It does, however, get much more hectic during the day. (see my 2nd photo below, a shot of my daughter in the crowd waiting to depart the aeroparque by remise.... it took Karina a while to get the Citroen up to pick up our luggage)

Always be sure of which airport your flight arrives and departs from. And if you are flying into Newbery from somewhere else in Argentina, and have an international departure planned on the same day from EZE, you'd best put plenty of time between arrival at Newbery and departure from EZE. It's a good idea to have transportation and transfers pre-planned or booked. (see my recommendation for SilverStar Car service for a good option)

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Phone: (54 11) 5480 6111

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Website: http://www.aa2000.com.ar/index.php

Pistarini (Ezeiza) Airport - a long way from town International Airport - EZE Review

Buenos Aires has two airports. One is the large international airport, known in airline terminology as EZE or Ezeiza. It's also called Pistarini. If you are arriving in Argentina from most stops abroad (other than a few South American destinations), your flight will certainly land at EZE.

If you are going into BA, you'll need a taxi or private remise - or maybe a shuttle bus, all are available.

But more importantly, if you have a connecting domestic flight to another destination within Argentina, you're probably going to have to go over to the Newbery Aeroparque within the city. This transfer can take easily 1-2 hours (maybe more) depending on traffic. I would personally NEVER book an continuing flight with less than about five hours between it and my EZE arrival, too many things can go wrong.

Always be sure to confirm exactly where you are flying out of or into Buenos Aires on domestic flights, a FEW of them actually leave or arrive at EZE. Be sure or be in a mess. :)

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SilverStar Car Service To/From Airport - A/Desde Aeropuerto Review

There are a plethora of private car services (private remises) available for moving in and around Buenos Aires. Often, their services are needed for airport to airport transfers, if you're passing through BA and onto a domestic flight. The international airport (Pistarini/Ezeiza) is a substantial distance outside the city, and the domestic airport (Newbery Aeroparque) is well within the confines of Buenos Aires. Timewise and depending on the traffic, you could be talking a transfer time of 1-2 hours, or more.

We were VERY happy with our private remise service, SilverStar Car Service. They are reliable, punctual, and incredibly helpful. This is a small service run by a husband and wife team (Fred and Karina Badagnani). You'll either be picked up with Karina's high-end Citroen C4, or in Fred's "iconic in BA" Lincoln Town Car. Fred is American and Karina is Argentinian, so helping travelers in English is a specialty. These folks will take excellent care of you, whether you need an airport transfer, town car services, or even a local guided tour. Karina basically gave us free guided tours both times we rode with her - very informative.

Down below, I'll list the website, as well as Fred's personal email address. Be sure to tell him that Pete from Florida sent you his way.

Here is all of their contact info:

US Phone: 214.502.1605 (if calling from the USA)
Cell Phone: 15.6826.8876 (Fred's cell inside Argentina)
Cell calls from outside Argentina 011.54.911.6826.8876

Fred's direct email: fourpoint64@yahoo.com

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Other Contact: 15 6826 8876 (Fred's contact num

Phone: +54 911 6826 8876 (from abroad)

Type: Car/Motor Home

Website: http://www.silverstarcar.com