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Buenos Aires Aeroparque Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Buenos Aires Aeroparque Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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AEP Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport.

What to Expect

Buenos Aires Aeroparque Airport (code: AEP) consists of a two-level single terminal building with 22 departure gates located in three Sectors (A, B and C). The terminal hosts plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops on both the airside and landside, with 24-hour cafes and vending providing late-night snacks and drinks for overnight sleepers. WiFi is available and there are plenty of charging areas for mobile devices. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to one of the airport’s first class lounges. Please refer to Airport Lounges in the guide below.

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(photo credit: SleepingInAirports / 2013)

Sleeping in Aeroparque Airport

Travellers report that airport staff are friendly and accommodating to overnight sleepers, with some reviewers noting that staff directed them to a floor just above the domestic boarding area as being the quietest spot for sleeping. Armrest-free seating can be found in gate areas, with International gates reportedly having the more comfortable seats. Floor sleepers, with travel mats and/or sleeping bags, tend to stretch out along the windows of the long gate area hallway. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Aeroparque Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Aeroparque Airport:

  • Awwa Suites & Spa – No airport shuttle.  » Check Rates
  • Pampa Plaza Hotel – No airport shuttle.  » Check Rates
  • Hotel Cristoforo Colombo – Paid airport transfers.  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Aeroparque Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

  • Aeropuertos VIP ClubClosed for renovation – Location: Main Terminal, Landside, near Check-in area. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.

Related Pages: Buenos Aires Aeroparque Lounges

Airport WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Aeroparque Airport. Connect to the “AA_2000” Network.

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by Banco Ciudad, Banco Nación and HSBC. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Landside, Sector A / Sector C • Domestic Departures Terminal, first floor.

Chapel – Available on the Ground Floor of the airport, International Arrivals.

Currency Exchange – Information is not available.

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in Sector A (International Departures, 1st floor, pre-boarding) and Sector A1 (International Arrivals, landside, baggage reclaim). A variety of other shops are available throughout the airport.

Food & Drinks – There are a wide variety of food concessions available with varying operating times. These options operate 24/7: Alma Cafe • Florida Garden • Havanna • Le Pain Quotidien • Mcdonald’s • Natural Market • Outback •Tienda de Sabores. Vending machines are also available.

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(Photo courtesy of a Guest Traveller / November 2019)

Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit the airport information desk for assistance. Location: Arrivals Hall – Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Mobile Charging – Charging stations and power sockets are available airside.

Pharmacy – FarmaCity – Location: Sector A, landside, 1st Floor Departures. Hours: unknown.

Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Showers – Not available.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Airlines

Buenos Aires Aeroparque airport is served by the following airlines: Aerolíneas Argentinas • Flybondi • GOL • JetSmart • LATAM • Paranair • Sky Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Buses and Colectivos

Aeroparque Airport is served by Transporte Urbano de Pasajeros bus lines 33, 37, 45 and 160. To board the buses, passengers need a SUBE reloadable card which can be purchased from the Open25 convenience store in arrivals.

There is also a shuttle bus offered by Manuel Tienda Leon company. Tickets for this shuttle can also be purchased landside in the Arrivals hall.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies have offices located landside, in the Domestic Arrivals Area: Alamo • Avis • Europcar • Hertz • Localiza.

Hotel Shuttles

At the time of this update we were unable to find any hotels that provide airport shuttles.  Some hotels can book transfers on your behalf for a fee.  See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are readily available in the ground transportation areas.

Airport Photos

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Last updated: 2023-03-21

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, are subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.