Buenos Aires (EZE) - the ultimate Q&A thread
#3451
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: TPA
Programs: WP
Posts: 372
Funny - you assume there's lounge access
But back on point - AEP arrival - figure a remote "gate" and by the time you go through immigration, get your bag, and customs, you will be leaving AEP approx. 1330. You can figure transit time of a bit under 60 minutes at that hour. If you leave the city after 1630 or so, plan additional time. If you are flying out in the main cabin of any airline, I suggest a 3 hour prior to departure EZE arrival (1750).
Note that if you are flying an airline that doesn't have a staffed ticket counter during the day, you will get to EZE with almost nowhere to go and nothing to do. If that is the case, I'd check out the HI near EZE. It isn't exactly airport convenient, but it is on the way and with a shuttle, you're in good shape.
But back on point - AEP arrival - figure a remote "gate" and by the time you go through immigration, get your bag, and customs, you will be leaving AEP approx. 1330. You can figure transit time of a bit under 60 minutes at that hour. If you leave the city after 1630 or so, plan additional time. If you are flying out in the main cabin of any airline, I suggest a 3 hour prior to departure EZE arrival (1750).
Note that if you are flying an airline that doesn't have a staffed ticket counter during the day, you will get to EZE with almost nowhere to go and nothing to do. If that is the case, I'd check out the HI near EZE. It isn't exactly airport convenient, but it is on the way and with a shuttle, you're in good shape.
Will be flying AA in J and also OW Sapphire. Hoping there will be at least one OW lounge to use, with showers will be nice. No checked bags, well not planning to. I'll check with the hotel I will be staying in BA before heading to IPC if they do day rates. Spending 2 nights in BA, wouldn't mind any tips for BA.
If not, I'll just plan on getting lunch around BA centro and head to EZE, planning to arrive by 1700, so leave BA centro around 1600.
#3452
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Paris, France
Programs: Flying Blue Gold
Posts: 759
I thought about it before posting but then I said this is FlyerTalk, where everyone either flies premium cabins, holds elite status or has a Priority Pass card, or all three at the same time
See, Eastbay1K?
AA has its own Admirals Club (shared with BA and IB) and you could also use the LATAM lounge - both have showers. Having lunch somewhere nice and then head to EZE sounds like a good plan.
Where are you staying in BA?
See, Eastbay1K?
Hoping there will be at least one OW lounge to use, with showers will be nice. No checked bags, well not planning to. I'll check with the hotel I will be staying in BA before heading to IPC if they do day rates. Spending 2 nights in BA, wouldn't mind any tips for BA.
If not, I'll just plan on getting lunch around BA centro and head to EZE, planning to arrive by 1700, so leave BA centro around 1600.
If not, I'll just plan on getting lunch around BA centro and head to EZE, planning to arrive by 1700, so leave BA centro around 1600.
Where are you staying in BA?
#3454
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Paris, France
Programs: Flying Blue Gold
Posts: 759
#3455
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Somewhere between EZE , MAD and GLA
Programs: IB , BA , AA , LATAM
Posts: 864
There is definitely an Iberia employee at the entrance and I think there is also a BA employee.
I cannot recall seeing an Admirals Club logo - does it have one at the entrance?
I cannot recall seeing an Admirals Club logo - does it have one at the entrance?
#3457
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: TPA
Programs: WP
Posts: 372
I thought about it before posting but then I said this is FlyerTalk, where everyone either flies premium cabins, holds elite status or has a Priority Pass card, or all three at the same time
See, Eastbay1K?
AA has its own Admirals Club (shared with BA and IB) and you could also use the LATAM lounge - both have showers. Having lunch somewhere nice and then head to EZE sounds like a good plan.
Where are you staying in BA?
See, Eastbay1K?
AA has its own Admirals Club (shared with BA and IB) and you could also use the LATAM lounge - both have showers. Having lunch somewhere nice and then head to EZE sounds like a good plan.
Where are you staying in BA?
Staying at Patios de San Telmo while in BA. Planning to grab some food near AEP and do some plane spotting by the runway, then head to EZE, if possible.
#3458
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 6,912
Greetings EZE fans!
got a couple questions, about to make a return trip to Argentina through EZE.
When arriving and doing immigration, 09:45 AM what is the process and expected time frame for a North American arriving?
Ultimately, I'm flying on to Bariloche that day and trying to figure out time required in between? Is a 12:30 flight out of the city airport possible, or are more hours required?
Also, what is the easiest fastest way from EZE to the city airport? Seems uber is there and pretty cheap, takes about 30 minutes?
thanks for the tips
got a couple questions, about to make a return trip to Argentina through EZE.
When arriving and doing immigration, 09:45 AM what is the process and expected time frame for a North American arriving?
Ultimately, I'm flying on to Bariloche that day and trying to figure out time required in between? Is a 12:30 flight out of the city airport possible, or are more hours required?
Also, what is the easiest fastest way from EZE to the city airport? Seems uber is there and pretty cheap, takes about 30 minutes?
thanks for the tips
#3459
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Paris, France
Programs: Flying Blue Gold
Posts: 759
I'm posting this here as it is probably more useful in this thread than in the Amex forum.
Amex Argentina has some special offers every Friday valid only for 24 hours ("Viernes Express" they call it). Today they are selling 100,000 MR points for 11,000 pesos. Considering that twice of thrice a year they offer a 1 on 1 conversion from MR to Avios and to Aerolíneas Plus, this means that, well used, you could buy 2 tickets from EZE to the USA or Europe in Economy for 11,000 pesos (630 USD). Great deal.
Amex Argentina has some special offers every Friday valid only for 24 hours ("Viernes Express" they call it). Today they are selling 100,000 MR points for 11,000 pesos. Considering that twice of thrice a year they offer a 1 on 1 conversion from MR to Avios and to Aerolíneas Plus, this means that, well used, you could buy 2 tickets from EZE to the USA or Europe in Economy for 11,000 pesos (630 USD). Great deal.
#3460
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Argentina
Posts: 40,198
I'm posting this here as it is probably more useful in this thread than in the Amex forum.
Amex Argentina has some special offers every Friday valid only for 24 hours ("Viernes Express" they call it). Today they are selling 100,000 MR points for 11,000 pesos. Considering that twice of thrice a year they offer a 1 on 1 conversion from MR to Avios and to Aerolíneas Plus, this means that, well used, you could buy 2 tickets from EZE to the USA or Europe in Economy for 11,000 pesos (630 USD). Great deal.
Amex Argentina has some special offers every Friday valid only for 24 hours ("Viernes Express" they call it). Today they are selling 100,000 MR points for 11,000 pesos. Considering that twice of thrice a year they offer a 1 on 1 conversion from MR to Avios and to Aerolíneas Plus, this means that, well used, you could buy 2 tickets from EZE to the USA or Europe in Economy for 11,000 pesos (630 USD). Great deal.
Unfortunately neither me nor the missus has AMEX.
#3461
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Florida
Programs: Marriott platinum, delta platinum
Posts: 23
DL counter opening time and lounge
We will be flying out of EZE on DL in February. We will have a looong time at the airport cause our tour drops us at 3 pm and flite leaves after 9 pm. Can you advise what time the DL counters open so we can get thru to the lounge? And any comments on the DL lounge?
#3462
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Seattle, WA USA/Punta del Este, UY
Programs: AS 75K, AA EXP, Hilton Gold
Posts: 919
EZE Lounges
Within the past year I have been in all three lounges. In my opinion LAN has the best lounge, although I will certainly give AA a great deal of credit for a vastly improved lounge with good food offerings.
Delta uses the Aerolineas lounge which in my humble opinion is really third rate. The food is nothing to brag about and when I was there (I believe twice) the parents didn't give a darn as to what their children might be up to. The remodeled airport is quite nice and I wouldn't be surprised if the same firm didn't do Mendoza and Montevideo.
Delta uses the Aerolineas lounge which in my humble opinion is really third rate. The food is nothing to brag about and when I was there (I believe twice) the parents didn't give a darn as to what their children might be up to. The remodeled airport is quite nice and I wouldn't be surprised if the same firm didn't do Mendoza and Montevideo.
#3463
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,125
EZE Meet & Greet Service?
I'll be flying into EZE on a J AA ticket, arrival around 0830. A few questions:
1. I presume we will be getting some sort of fast-track?
2. Is there a reputable meet/greet service that provides some value over the fast-track? (I had one in Dubai that really sped up through the whole process, much faster than the normal fast-track).
Thanks for your insights.
1. I presume we will be getting some sort of fast-track?
2. Is there a reputable meet/greet service that provides some value over the fast-track? (I had one in Dubai that really sped up through the whole process, much faster than the normal fast-track).
Thanks for your insights.
#3464
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Join Date: Jul 2001
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The fast track option at EZE is to pay for the VIP Package from the airport operator, when using an ordinary passport. That means no immigration and customs waits.
Airline business class into EZE has gotten me mostly nothing over the years in terms of immigration and customs, other than I hit (or beat) the lines before most of the other passengers on my plane get to the immigration counters and baggage hall.
http://www.aeropuertosvipclub.com.ar...id=592&lang=en
It ain't cheap, and it's value to someone may be all over the place depending upon personal circumstances. I don't pay for it for myself.
Airline business class into EZE has gotten me mostly nothing over the years in terms of immigration and customs, other than I hit (or beat) the lines before most of the other passengers on my plane get to the immigration counters and baggage hall.
http://www.aeropuertosvipclub.com.ar...id=592&lang=en
It ain't cheap, and it's value to someone may be all over the place depending upon personal circumstances. I don't pay for it for myself.
Last edited by GUWonder; Sep 12, 2017 at 5:14 am
#3465
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Paris, France
Programs: Flying Blue Gold
Posts: 759
The only fast-track option at EZE, as mentioned by GUWonder, is the Aeropuertos VIP Club, which is horribly expensive. It's actually a spin-off from the greet&meet service for high-ranking officials (ministers, governors, etc.) so they are not really interested in advertising it. I have used it once thanks to a contact who had the membership and it's indeed more confortable as you wait sipping coffee at EZE's only arrivals lounge while someone does immigration, picks up your luggage and clears customs for you, but I wouldn't pay 2,000 USD for it.
I think Emirates First Class also uses the service. AFAIK it's the only airline and class that gives it to its passengers. Some black credit cards used to offer free vouchers but that was some years ago.
I think Emirates First Class also uses the service. AFAIK it's the only airline and class that gives it to its passengers. Some black credit cards used to offer free vouchers but that was some years ago.