Aeroparque is one of the easier airports to manage with children. It is small, the walk from gate to exit is short, and your hotel is probably 10-15 minutes away by car. The main thing families need to plan for is the child seat situation, because Buenos Aires taxis do not carry them.
The terminal with kids
AEP is a single-terminal airport with a compact layout. After landing, the walk to baggage claim is brief — rarely more than 5 minutes. Trolleys are available near the carousels. The arrivals hall is on the ground floor, and the exit to the taxi rank is a straight walk of about 30 metres.
Baby changing facilities are available in the terminal restrooms. There is no dedicated children's play area, but given how quickly you can be in and out, this is rarely an issue.
The terminal has a few cafés and kiosks if you need snacks or water for the kids before heading out. ATMs are available near the exit.
Child seats and transport
This is the key consideration for families. Argentine law requires child restraint systems for children under 10, but enforcement varies and taxis are effectively exempt from providing them.
Taxis — No child seats available. Period. If your children are old enough to use a seatbelt (roughly age 6-7 and above), a taxi works for the short ride. For infants and toddlers, this is not ideal.
Private transfer — Book in advance and request the appropriate child seat (infant carrier, convertible seat, or booster) at the time of booking. Reputable transfer companies will have the seat installed and ready when you arrive. This is the recommended option for families with children under 6.
Rideshare (Uber/Cabify) — Same problem as taxis. No child seats. Some families bring their own portable car seat for the trip, which works well given the short drive.
The Ezeiza connection with kids
Many families find themselves needing to travel between AEP and Ezeiza (EZE) when mixing domestic and international flights. This 40 km highway drive takes 40-60 minutes and is where a private transfer truly earns its value.
With tired children, luggage, and the stress of making a connecting flight, having a driver with a pre-installed child seat waiting at arrivals is worth every peso. The alternative — finding a taxi willing to make the cross-city trip, with no child seat, and an unknown fare — is significantly more stressful.
Book a transfer for this route and confirm the child seat requirement at least 24 hours before travel.
Luggage considerations
AEP handles mostly domestic travellers, so the airport is designed for lighter luggage volumes than Ezeiza. That said, families tend to travel heavy.
A standard Buenos Aires taxi fits two large suitcases in the boot and one or two smaller bags on the seat. For families with pushchairs, multiple cases, and carry-ons, a minivan transfer is the practical choice. Trying to fit a family of four with full holiday luggage into a compact taxi creates unnecessary friction at the start of your trip.
Nearby family-friendly areas
AEP is in Palermo, which happens to be one of the best neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires for families. Palermo parks (Bosques de Palermo) are within walking distance of many hotels. Belgrano, also nearby, has a pleasant residential feel with playgrounds and quiet streets. Recoleta is 10-15 minutes away and has the famous Recoleta Cemetery park area where children can run around.
Practical tips
- Request child seats at booking time, not on arrival
- Bring snacks from the terminal kiosk — Buenos Aires traffic can add unexpected minutes
- If arriving from a domestic flight, you will be outside the airport within 15-20 minutes of landing
- For the AEP-EZE transfer, allow at least 2.5 hours before your international flight departure
- Palermo hotels are so close to AEP that even a cranky toddler will not have time for a full meltdown in the car