Aeroparque Jorge Newbery: how to reach your hotel in Buenos Aires

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is the domestic and regional airport of Buenos Aires, located directly in the Palermo neighbourhood, only about 2 km from the city centre. This is not the big international airport — that is Ezeiza (EZE), which sits 35 km south. Because AEP is so close to everything, getting to your hotel is straightforward and inexpensive. A taxi or rideshare to Palermo takes 5-10 minutes and costs around ARS 5,000-8,000 (roughly EUR 4-7). A pre-booked private transfer offers a fixed price and a driver waiting at arrivals. The local bus (colectivo) is technically possible but impractical with luggage. For most travellers, a taxi from the rank outside is the simplest choice.

AEP handles domestic flights and some regional routes to Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, and Chile. The terminal was renovated in recent years and is reasonably modern, though compact.

After landing, you walk directly to the baggage claim area. There is no immigration for domestic flights. Regional international flights have a small passport control section that moves quickly — AEP handles far fewer international passengers than Ezeiza, so queues are rarely an issue.

Baggage claim is usually fast, typically 10-15 minutes. The arrivals hall has ATMs, a few shops, and car rental desks. Free Wi-Fi is available but can be slow.

The airport sits right on the Río de la Plata waterfront, next to the Aeroparque park and the Costanera Norte promenade. When you step outside, you are already in Buenos Aires proper — not in some distant suburb. This is the key difference from Ezeiza. The taxi rank is immediately outside the arrivals exit.

Rideshare apps (Uber, Cabify) — Both operate in Buenos Aires. Prices are similar to taxis, sometimes slightly cheaper. The pickup point at AEP can require a short walk. Rideshares work well but offer no real advantage over taxis for this short distance.

Pre-booked private transfer — A driver meets you inside arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price agreed in advance, no meter anxiety, flight tracking included. Particularly useful if you are arriving on a regional international flight with luggage and want certainty. Vehicle options range from sedans to minivans for groups.

Remis (radio taxi) — A remis is a private car service booked by phone or at a counter inside the terminal. Fixed price, no meter. Slightly more expensive than a street taxi but provides a receipt and a known fare. There are remis counters inside AEP arrivals.

Colectivo (city bus) — Several bus lines pass near the airport along Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado and Avenida Sarmiento. However, buses require a SUBE card (the local transit card), do not accommodate luggage well, and stops are not directly at the terminal entrance. Not recommended for arriving passengers.

Car rental — Available at the airport. Buenos Aires traffic is aggressive and parking is scarce in Palermo and Recoleta. Not recommended unless you plan to drive outside the city.

Because AEP is so close to central Buenos Aires, transport costs are low compared to most airport transfers worldwide.

| Destination | Taxi (metered) | Private transfer | Distance | Time | |---|---|---|---|---| | Palermo | ARS 5,000-8,000 (EUR 4-7) | ARS 10,000-15,000 (EUR 8-12) | 2-4 km | 5-10 min | | Recoleta | ARS 6,000-10,000 (EUR 5-8) | ARS 12,000-18,000 (EUR 10-15) | 4-6 km | 10-15 min | | Microcentro | ARS 8,000-15,000 (EUR 7-12) | ARS 15,000-22,000 (EUR 12-18) | 6-8 km | 15-25 min | | San Telmo | ARS 10,000-18,000 (EUR 8-15) | ARS 18,000-25,000 (EUR 15-20) | 8-10 km | 20-30 min | | Puerto Madero | ARS 8,000-14,000 (EUR 7-11) | ARS 15,000-20,000 (EUR 12-16) | 7-9 km | 15-25 min | | Ezeiza Airport (EZE) | ARS 45,000-70,000 (EUR 35-55) | ARS 55,000-80,000 (EUR 45-65) | 40 km | 40-60 min |

Note: Argentine peso prices fluctuate due to currency movements. The EUR equivalents above are approximate. Traffic during rush hours (7-10 AM, 5-8 PM) can double journey times, especially toward Microcentro.

AEP operates flights until around 11 PM on most nights, with occasional later arrivals. The airport is not a 24-hour facility — it quiets down significantly after the last flights.

Taxis are available at night but the rank may be thinner after 11 PM. You might wait 5-10 minutes rather than walking straight to a car. Rideshare apps work around the clock and are a reliable backup.

The neighbourhoods around AEP — Palermo, Belgrano — are safe and well-lit at night. Buenos Aires is a late-night city, so arriving at 11 PM does not feel unusual.

For very late or very early connections, a pre-booked transfer eliminates any uncertainty about taxi availability. The driver will be there regardless of your arrival time.

AEP is a small, manageable airport. The walk from the gate to the taxi rank is short — rarely more than 5 minutes. Trolleys are available in the baggage claim area.

Taxis in Buenos Aires do not carry child seats. If you need one, book a private transfer and request it in advance. Most transfer companies can provide seats for infants and toddlers.

The proximity to the city means even a fussy toddler will only be in the car for 10-15 minutes to reach most central hotels. This is a significant advantage over Ezeiza, where the 40-60 minute drive can test everyone's patience.

For families connecting between AEP and Ezeiza (common when mixing domestic and international flights), the drive takes 40-60 minutes depending on traffic. A private transfer with child seats pre-arranged is the practical choice for this route.

For taxis, walk straight out of the arrivals exit and the rank is immediately in front of you. There is usually a queue coordinator.

For pre-booked transfers, the driver typically waits inside the arrivals hall near the exit doors, holding a name sign. Some services instruct drivers to wait at the kerb in a designated pickup area. Your confirmation email will specify the meeting point.

For rideshare pickups, you may need to walk to a designated area along the terminal road. Follow the instructions in the app — AEP is small enough that this is a short walk.

Book a private transfer if: you need a child seat, you are a group with lots of luggage, you want a fixed price, you are connecting to Ezeiza, or you simply prefer someone waiting for you with a name sign.

Use a rideshare if: you already have Uber or Cabify set up on your phone and prefer app-based booking. Saves a few hundred pesos on good days.

Skip the bus. AEP is not set up for convenient bus access with luggage. The money saved is negligible given how cheap taxis are from this airport.