Ministro Pistarini International Airport, also known as Ezeiza Airport, is an international airport located 22 kilometers south-southwest of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Covering 3,475 hectares, it is one of the two commercial airports serving Buenos Aires and the metropolitan area, along with Aeroparque Jorge Newbery.
Pistarini Airport is the country’s largest international airport by number of passengers handled and is a hub for international flights of Aerolíneas Argentinas, which also operates domestic flights from the airport. The airport has been operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. since 1998. The port is used as the primary port for private jet flights to the country.
Argentina private jet charter prices
Although Ministro Pistarini Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Buenos Aires are as follows.
| Heavy Jet | 159.900 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 208.850 EUR |
| VIP Airliner | 262.800 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
Buenos Aires Airport History
The airport is named after Juan Pistarini, Minister of Public Works during the presidency of Juan Perón, who laid the cornerstone of the project on December 22, 1945. The airport was designed and built by Argentine technicians. Its construction, which took four years to complete, was one of the most important projects in the five-year plan of Juan Perón’s first presidency. The airport opened on April 30, 1949. When it opened, it was the third largest airport in the world.
On 28 September 1998, the airport was taken over by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 as part of the privatization of the National Airport System. In 1998 the local subsidiary of ADB (now a Siemens AG company) installed an individual light control and monitoring system. It was then responsible for the renovation of the two main runways 11/29 and 17/35. As of December 2002, both runways were re-categorized as CAT IIIa by ICAO.
In 2005, the port was named the best airport in South America at the 12th World Travel Awards in London.
In September 2009, construction began on “Ezeiza 2009”, designed by the MSGSSS studio. In the first phase of the project, warehouses and the old cargo terminal were demolished to make room for Aerolíneas Argentinas’ cabotage and international sector of the new Terminal C, which will be operational in October 2010, when Aeroparque Jorge Newbery is closed for maintenance work. Subsequently, Terminal B was demolished for the construction of check-in areas and the new international pier, and the new Terminal B pre-boarding sector was completed, which includes 3 dedicated positions with multiple telescopic gates to serve the Airbus A380.
Terminal C opened in July 2011; as of December 2011, its facilities were being used by Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air France and Alitalia for their operations. In March 2013, the 28,795 square meter terminal B was opened for use by Aerolíneas Argentinas and KLM.
In 2014, according to a survey of more than 90,000 users of the online travel company eDreams, Aerolíneas Argentinas’ VIP lounge Salón Cóndor in Terminal C of Ezeiza airport was ranked seventh out of ten lounges worldwide and first in Central and South America.
What to see in Buenos Aires
As the capital and largest city of Argentina, Buenos Aires is a city rich in history and culture. Visitors can discover many attractions and activities in this fascinating city.
One of the first places to visit in Buenos Aires is La Boca, one of the city’s most famous neighborhoods. Here, visitors are attracted by the colorful houses and street art. There are also the famous Caminito streets, tango shows and restaurants.
Secondly, San Telmo is famous for its historic houses, antique markets and street performances. In this neighborhood, you can learn more about Argentina’s history, shop and see tango dancers on the streets.
Avenida 9 de Julio, the most famous street in Buenos Aires, is our third place to visit. One of the most important features of this avenue is the magnificent Obelisk monument. There are also many shopping malls, theaters and movie theaters.
One of the most important landmarks in Buenos Aires is the Recoleta Cemetery, home to the graves of many famous people. This cemetery attracts visitors with its remarkable structures and historical significance.
Palermo is one of the largest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires and is full of parks, gardens and museums. In particular, Rosedal Park and the Botanical Garden are among the places worth seeing in this neighborhood.
Malba, one of the most famous museums in Buenos Aires, exhibits the most important examples of Latin American art. Here you can see the works of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and other famous artists.
Teatro Colon, one of the most famous buildings in the country, hosts world-famous opera and theater works. The interior design of this building is quite impressive and a must visit.
One of the oldest neighborhoods of the city, Monserrat is famous for its historic buildings and churches. Here you can see many buildings from the Spanish colonial period.
Ways to get from Buenos Aires Airport to the city center
There are alternatives such as taxi, limo, bus and car rental among the vehicles that can be used for transportation from the airport to the city center.
Taxis depart from the front of the airport’s arrival building. It takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the city center by taxi, which are officially black and yellow in color. For limousine services, which are more comfortable than taxis, there are offices of several limousine companies in the port. Bus stops outside the port provide transportation to the city center every 30 minutes and these buses operate between 07:00 – 23:50.
The large minibuses of Manuel Tienda Leon Bus company are another option. In order to travel with these minibuses, which depart every 30 minutes, it is necessary to make a reservation from the arrival hall at the airport. It is also possible to rent a private car from Alamo, Annie Millet, Hertz, National, Avis and Localiza companies located within the airport.
