Buenos Aires airports for private flights
San Fernando, Aeroparque and Ezeiza: where each one is, when it makes sense and what changes in the price and on the day of the flight.
The answer, in one paragraph
Short answer
Argentina Fly private flights depart from San Fernando International Airport (FDO), in the northern suburbs of Greater Buenos Aires: it is our base and the rates on our quote tool are calculated from there. You can also depart from Aeroparque (AEP), about 6 km (4 miles) from the Obelisk in the city center, or from Ezeiza (EZE), with an aircraft repositioning cost. Aeroparque makes sense if you are downtown, and Ezeiza if you are connecting with an international flight.
- San Fernando (FDO)
- 25 km16 mi from the Obelisk, in a straight line; our base
- Aeroparque (AEP)
- 6 km4 mi from the Obelisk, in a straight line
- Ezeiza (EZE)
- 28 km17 mi from the Obelisk, in a straight line
- Departing AEP or EZE
- Repositioningadded to the rate
The three airports, side by side
| Airport | Location | For a private flight |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando (FDO) | Northern Greater Buenos Aires, about 25 km (16 mi) from the Obelisk | Our base. No repositioning cost; domestic and international flights |
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) | Costanera Norte, in the City of Buenos Aires, about 6 km (4 mi) from the Obelisk | Close to downtown and Palermo. Repositioning from San Fernando is added |
| Ezeiza, Ministro Pistarini (EZE) | Southwestern Greater Buenos Aires, about 28 km (17 mi) from the Obelisk | To connect with an international flight. Repositioning from San Fernando is added |
Straight-line distances, calculated from each airport's coordinates. Travel time by road depends on traffic.
San Fernando (FDO): our base
San Fernando International Airport is the Buenos Aires airport dedicated to general aviation: private, corporate and training flights, with no scheduled airline service.
It is Argentina Fly's base. That is why the rates on the quote tool and for the routes are calculated with departure from San Fernando, with no repositioning cost.
It is an international airport: flights abroad clear immigration and customs there. It is close to the northern suburbs, such as San Isidro, Tigre, Nordelta and Pilar.
Aeroparque (AEP): close to downtown
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery is on the Costanera Norte, about 6 km (4 miles) from the Obelisk. It makes sense if you are leaving from downtown, Palermo or Puerto Madero, or if you want to avoid the drive north.
The aircraft has to fly empty from San Fernando to Aeroparque to pick you up, and that leg, the repositioning, is added to the rate. We show it in the proposal so you can compare it with departing from San Fernando.
Ezeiza (EZE): to connect with an international flight
Ezeiza is Argentina's main international airport, about 28 km (17 miles) from the Obelisk. For a private flight it makes sense above all when you arrive or leave on an international airline flight: for example, to continue to a hunting or fishing lodge the same day.
In that case we set the private flight's departure time around the arrival of your international flight, with time for immigration and customs. As with Aeroparque, repositioning from San Fernando is added.
Which one makes sense, case by case
| Your case | Best choice |
|---|---|
| You want the lowest rate | San Fernando: there is no repositioning |
| You live or are staying in the northern suburbs (San Isidro, Tigre, Nordelta, Pilar) | San Fernando |
| You are leaving from downtown, Palermo or Puerto Madero | Aeroparque, or San Fernando if you prefer to save the repositioning cost |
| You arrive on an international flight and continue your trip | Ezeiza, with the departure time coordinated around your arrival |
| International flight from Buenos Aires | San Fernando: immigration and customs are cleared there |
The day of the flight
Trip sheet
Within the 24 hours before the flight we send you the airport, the meeting point, the phone numbers and the time to arrive.
Arrival
15 minutes before departure on domestic flights and 25 on international ones, at any of the three airports.
Welcome
In Buenos Aires you are met by our team, the operator or the airport's ground handler, depending on the flight.
Ground transportation
If you need it, in Buenos Aires we can arrange ground transportation to the airport, on request and at an additional cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport do private flights depart from in Buenos Aires?
Our base is San Fernando International Airport (FDO). You can also depart from Aeroparque (AEP) or Ezeiza (EZE), with an aircraft repositioning cost.
How much does it cost to depart from Aeroparque or Ezeiza?
The repositioning is added: the leg the aircraft flies empty from San Fernando to pick you up. It depends on the aircraft; we show it in the proposal.
Where is San Fernando airport?
In the northern suburbs of Greater Buenos Aires, about 25 km (16 miles) from the Obelisk in a straight line, near San Isidro and Tigre.
Can I take an international flight from San Fernando?
Yes. San Fernando is an international airport: immigration and customs are cleared there.
Can I take a private flight the same day I land at Ezeiza?
Yes. We set the departure time around the arrival of your international flight, with time for immigration and customs.
How early do I need to arrive?
15 minutes before departure on domestic flights and 25 on international ones. The exact time and the meeting point are on the trip sheet.
Can the aircraft drop me at Aeroparque on the way back?
Yes, you can land at Aeroparque or Ezeiza even if you departed from San Fernando. The aircraft then returns to its base, and that leg is quoted in the proposal.