Aeroparque Airport to Buenos Aires City: Transport Guide

Last updated: June 2026 · Written by the Buenos Aires Tourism editorial team

The first time I flew back into Aeroparque after a long stint using Ezeiza, I genuinely laughed in the taxi: we were pulling up to my flat in Palermo before I had even finished the playlist I queued for the ride. That is the great secret of this airport. Getting from Aeroparque airport to Buenos Aires city is one of the shortest, cheapest airport transfers you will ever do — Jorge Newbery sits right on the Costanera in Palermo, barely 3–4 km from the centre, so a taxi or Uber typically costs a fraction of the Ezeiza run and takes 10–25 minutes depending on traffic. You have taxis, remises, Uber and Cabify, a Manuel Tienda León shuttle, and cheap colectivo buses right outside the door.

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (airport code AEP) is the city’s domestic and regional hub. If you are connecting onward to Iguazú, Bariloche, Mendoza, Salta or El Calafate, or hopping over to Montevideo or southern Brazil, this is almost certainly where you land or take off. Because it is inside the city rather than 35 km out in the province like Ezeiza, the “getting downtown” problem mostly evaporates. Below I will walk you through every option, what each costs in pesos, and how to avoid the one or two small traps. For the wider picture once you arrive, see our complete guide to getting around Buenos Aires.

Aeroparque vs Ezeiza: why AEP is the easy one

It helps to know which airport you are actually dealing with, because the two could not be more different for a traveller. Ezeiza (EZE) is the big international gateway, roughly 35 km southwest of the centre via the Ricchieri and 25 de Mayo motorways — a 45–75 minute haul, and a meaningful chunk of your budget by taxi. Aeroparque (AEP) is the in-town airport hugging the river in Palermo, a short hop from Recoleta, the Microcentro and Palermo’s own bars and parks.

So if you flew in from abroad you probably arrived at Ezeiza; for that route read our dedicated breakdown of getting from Ezeiza airport into Buenos Aires. If you are reading this with a boarding pass for a domestic flight — or you just landed off one — you are at Aeroparque, and you are in luck. The single most useful thing to internalise: a ride from AEP should never cost anything like an Ezeiza fare. If a driver quotes you Ezeiza money, something is off.

Your options at a glance

Here is the quick comparison I give friends. Prices are rough June 2026 figures in Argentine pesos (ARS) with an approximate US-dollar equivalent — inflation is high and the rate moves constantly, so treat these as ballpark and check current fares before you travel.

The honest summary: for two or more people, a taxi or app car is so cheap and so fast that it is almost always worth it. Solo and counting pesos? The colectivo is gloriously cheap. Let me break each one down.

Getting from Aeroparque into the city, option by option

Official taxi or remis — the default for most people

This is what I take nine times out of ten when I have a suitcase. Leaving the small arrivals area you will see an official taxi rank and one or two remis (private car) counters. A taxi is metered (the classic black-and-yellow porteño cab); a remis is a fixed-fare car you book at the desk. To Palermo, Recoleta, Microcentro or Puerto Madero you are looking at roughly AR$8,000–15,000 and a 10–25 minute ride — genuinely short. Use the official rank rather than anyone who approaches you inside the terminal, agree the remis price at the counter, and have small-ish peso notes ready, because change for a huge bill can be a hassle.

Uber and Cabify — my pick for a fixed price

Ride-hailing works well at Aeroparque and I lean on it when I want the price locked in before I get in the car and the option to pay by card. Uber, Cabify and the local taxi-app DiDi all operate here; fares run a touch below the official taxi, often around AR$6,000–12,000 to central neighbourhoods. The one quirk is the pickup point: drivers cannot always wait at the door, so the app may send you to a designated rideshare spot a short walk from arrivals. Read the in-app pin carefully, and if your driver messages in Spanish, a quick “estoy en llegadas” (I’m at arrivals) usually sorts it. Our full rundown of using Uber, Cabify and taxis in Buenos Aires covers the etiquette, payment and how the apps compare.

Manuel Tienda León shuttle

Manuel Tienda León (MTL) is the airport-transfer company most travellers associate with Ezeiza, but it also runs from Aeroparque to its terminal near Retiro/Puerto Madero. From AEP its price edge over a shared taxi is slim given how short the trip is, so I mainly recommend MTL here for solo travellers wanting its downtown terminal, or anyone transferring across to Ezeiza for an international connection — MTL runs a direct AEP–EZE coach, the painless way to do that airport-to-airport hop. Buy at the signed MTL counter and confirm the current timetable on the day.

Colectivo (city bus) — unbeatable on price

If you are travelling light and want the local experience for pocket change, the colectivo is brilliant value — a single fare is well under AR$1,000, a tiny fraction of a taxi. Several lines run along Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado and the nearby avenues right by the airport; depending on where you are headed, lines in the 33, 45 and 160 families (among others) connect Aeroparque with Retiro, the centre and the northern neighbourhoods — check a live app such as Google Maps, Moovit or the official “Cómo Llego” tool for the current line and stop, as routes change. The catch: no cash on board. You must tap a SUBE travel card, so pick one up and load it beforehand. Buses also have limited luggage room, so this suits a backpack far more than two large cases.

Walk or bike — for the adventurous

Yes, really. Aeroparque is so close that the leafy edge of Palermo is about a 15–20 minute walk along the Costanera, and the city’s protected bike lanes and EcoBici public bikes reach nearby. I would not drag heavy luggage on foot, but with a small bag on a bright day, strolling into Palermo is a genuinely pleasant way to start a trip.

The terminal, finding your ride, and paying in pesos

Aeroparque is refreshingly compact — essentially one long terminal strung along the runway, so domestic arrivals, baggage claim and the ground-transport options are all close together, with very little walking compared with a big international hub. Step out of baggage claim and within a minute or two you will see the taxi rank, the remis and MTL counters, and signs to the bus stops on the avenue.

On money: pay in pesos. Drivers and counters expect ARS, and while some app rides can go on a card, cash is king for taxis, the bus (via SUBE) and tips. Argentina’s high inflation means the peso figures I have quoted will likely creep upward by the time you travel, so withdraw or change a sensible amount and confirm current fares. For a fuller sense of what a day in the city costs, our getting-around-Buenos-Aires guide puts transport spending in context alongside the Subte and colectivos.

Aeroparque airport to Buenos Aires city: which neighbourhoods are quickest?

Because AEP sits in Palermo on the river, the most-visited barrios are all close. Palermo itself is right next door — often a 5–15 minute ride to the Soho and Hollywood sub-neighbourhoods, which is why I think Palermo is the easiest landing pad if you are flying in domestically; see our guide to staying and exploring in Palermo. Recoleta is typically 10–15 minutes, Microcentro and the Obelisco around 15–20, and Puerto Madero a straight shot down the Costanera. Even San Telmo, further south, is usually under 30 minutes outside rush hour. Heading the other way, the airport’s position makes onward trips north — toward Tigre and the delta — convenient too.

Safety and the scams to avoid

Aeroparque is a safe, busy, well-policed airport and the short transfer rarely causes anyone trouble — but a few sensible habits keep it that way:

• Use the official rank or your app. Ignore anyone offering a “taxi” or “remis” inside the terminal — walk to the marked rank or counter instead.
• Agree the remis fare at the desk, and confirm a metered taxi is running its meter from the start.
• Carry small peso notes so close-to-exact change avoids any “no tengo cambio” (I have no change) games.
• Keep bags in view in the arrivals crush, as at any airport.
• Confirm the price in the app before accepting an Uber/Cabify ride, and check the plate matches.

None of this is Aeroparque-specific paranoia — it is standard city sense, and the trip is short enough that problems are uncommon.

Who should pick what?

Couples, families and anyone with luggage: take a taxi, remis, Uber or Cabify — split two or more ways it is cheap, and door-to-door with bags is worth every peso on a ride this short. Solo budget travellers and long-stay visitors: the colectivo is unbeatable value with a SUBE card if you travel light, and a fun first taste of the city — pair it with our Subte guide for zipping across town underground. Late-night or early flights: stick with a taxi or app car. Transferring to Ezeiza for an international flight: the direct MTL coach (or a pre-booked car) is the calm choice.

Planning the days after you land? Slot the airport hop into a wider plan with our Buenos Aires itinerary, and if you are using AEP as a springboard, our roundup of day trips from Buenos Aires pairs nicely with those quick domestic flights.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aeroparque from central Buenos Aires?

Very close. Aeroparque Jorge Newbery sits on the Costanera in Palermo, roughly 3–4 km from the Microcentro and the Obelisco. In normal traffic that translates to a 10–25 minute taxi or app ride, and even less to Palermo and Recoleta. It is one of the most conveniently located city airports in South America, which is why the transfer is so painless.

How much should a taxi from Aeroparque to the city cost?

As a rough June 2026 guide, expect around AR$8,000–15,000 (about US$7–13) to Palermo, Recoleta, the Microcentro or Puerto Madero, with Uber and Cabify often slightly cheaper. Argentina’s inflation moves fast, so confirm current fares. If anyone quotes you a price that sounds like an Ezeiza fare, it is wrong — this ride is short and inexpensive.

Is there a bus from Aeroparque into the city?

Yes. Several colectivo (city bus) lines run along the Costanera and nearby avenues by the airport, connecting to Retiro, the centre and the northern barrios for well under AR$1,000. You must pay with a SUBE card — no cash on board — and luggage space is tight, so it suits light packers. Check Google Maps, Moovit or “Cómo Llego” for the current line and stop.

Can I take Uber from Aeroparque airport?

Yes — Uber, Cabify and DiDi all operate at AEP. The fare is shown up front and you can pay by card, which many travellers prefer. The only wrinkle is the pickup point: the app may direct you to a designated rideshare area a short walk from arrivals rather than the front door, so follow the in-app pin.

Do flights from Aeroparque go internationally?

Mostly Aeroparque handles domestic flights — Iguazú, Bariloche, Mendoza, Salta, El Calafate and more — plus some regional routes to neighbouring countries such as Uruguay and southern Brazil. Long-haul intercontinental flights almost always use Ezeiza. If you have a connection between the two, allow plenty of time and consider the direct airport-to-airport coach.

Final thoughts

Of all the logistics in a Buenos Aires trip, the Aeroparque transfer is the one to stop worrying about. The airport is practically in the city, every option is cheap by international standards, and you can be checking into your Palermo flat within half an hour of stepping off the plane. Grab a taxi or app car if you have bags, tap a SUBE onto a colectivo if you are counting pesos, and save your energy for the steaks and the tango. For everything else on wheels and rails, our getting around Buenos Aires hub has you covered.

Photo credits

• Aeroparque Jorge Newbery terminal — Photo: Horacio Cambeiro / CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. File page
• Aerolíneas Argentinas Boeing 737 at Aeroparque — Photo: Aeroprints.com / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. File page
• Buenos Aires radio-taxi — Photo: Aleposta (CC0 / public domain) via Wikimedia Commons. File page
• Palermo street corner — Photo: Pedu0303 (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. File page
• Avenida 9 de Julio — Photo: Raphael Henrique Figueira / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. File page