RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Argentine government, through the National Directorate of Migration and the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC), announced the new flights approved given the increase in demand and the relaxation of its restrictions.
The new provisions, derived from Administrative Decision 951/2021, will allow airlines to reschedule according to demand. Several airlines have requested to increase their operations to Buenos Aires and resume operations in Cordoba and Mendoza in short/medium term after both airports entered the so-called “safe corridors”.
The number of daily cases is decreasing in the region, and the immunization program is increasing, allowing several countries to release their restrictions. It is essential to have the Complete Vaccination Plan and a PCR test to enter each territory for all cases.
Vaccines approved by the Argentine Government:
Florencia Carignano, National Director of Migraciones Argentina, informed that any vaccine granted by each state would be accepted, respecting the number of doses needed to complete the immunization.
With two doses: Sputnik-V, Sinovac, Sinopharm, Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Covishield, Soberana 02. With a single dose: Johnson & Johnson/Janssen and CanSino. Three-dose: Abdala.
Through Administrative Decision 951/2021 of the Cabinet of Ministers, in paragraph 2 of article 1°, the measure establishes that the National Administration of Civil Aviation will increase the quota under this schedule:
From October 1 to October 3, the 2,300 daily seats will be maintained.
From October 4 to October 10 inclusive, it will increase to 21,000 weekly seats (equivalent to 3,000 daily seats).
From October 11 and until fourteen days after the country reaches the threshold of 50% of the population with full vaccination, the quota will reach 28,000 passengers per week (4,000 per day).
And as of October 19, the quota system will be completely lifted
Citizens and residents of Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay and Brazil will be allowed to enter the country with the complete vaccination plan as from October 1st. As from November 1st, any foreigner may enter.
DISCLAIMERS:
- The note will be updated daily as flights are confirmed.
- There will be changes to original schedules for authorized flights.
- DATES are with the time of DEPARTURE from the ORIGIN airport.
- Flights to the United States are NOT limited in the number of passengers on board.
- Upon arrival at Ezeiza airport, an antigen test must be performed, with a cost of ARS 2,500 (around US$25).
- Entry to Argentina is for Argentine citizens and foreign residents in Argentina.
- Entry to Argentina is for citizens and residents of neighboring countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay).
- Family reunification is authorized for those with a direct family member (parents, children, siblings, couples with cohabitation and marital union, and unmarried couples with a sworn statement validating their partnership).
- The exit from Argentina can be done by any citizen. You will be able to see the sanitary requirements of each country you travel to via IATA Travel.
- Authorized flights are until OctoOctober 31ch authorized flight includes its corresponding connections.
- Check constantly your e-mails and airline applications.
Aerolineas Argentinas
From October 15 to October 31.
- Tuesdays and Fridays; from Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP) to Asunción (ASU). Operated in Boeing 737-700 and Embraer ERJ 190. AR 1340.
- Tuesdays and Fridays; from Asunción (ASU) to Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP). Operated on Boeing 737-700 and Embraer ERJ 190. AR 134
- Wednesday; Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to Bogota (BOG). Operated in Airbus A330-200. AR 1360
- Thursday; from Bogota (BOG) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). Operated on Airbus A330-200. AR 1361
- Tuesday; from Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to Lima (LIM). Operated in Airbus A330-200. AR 1364
- Tuesday; from Lima (LIM) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). Operated in Airbus A330-200. AR 1365
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; from Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to Madrid (MAD). Operated on Airbus A330-200. AR 1132
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday; from Madrid (MAD) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). Operated on Airbus A330-200. AR 1133
- Daily; from Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to Miami (MIA). Operated on Airbus A330-200. AR 1302
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; from Miami (MIA) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). Operated on Airbus A330-200. AR 1305
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday; from Miami (MIA) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). Operated on Airbus A330-200. AR 1303
- Tuesday and Friday; from Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP) to Montevideo (MVD). Operated in ERJ 190. AR 1380
- Tuesdays and Fridays; Montevideo (MVD) to Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP). Operated in ERJ 190. AR 1381
- Mondays and Thursdays; from Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to New York (JFK). Operated in Airbus A330-200. AR 1300
- Wednesdays and Saturdays; from New York (JFK) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). Operated on Airbus A330-200. AR 1301
- Thursday and Sunday; from Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP) to Punta del Este (PDP). Operated in Embraer ERJ 190. AR 1350/AR A1352
- Thursday and Sunday; from Punta del Este (PDP) to Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP). Operated in Embraer ERJ 190. AR 1351/AR A1353
- From Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP) to Rio de Janeiro/Galeao (GIG), Tuesday and
- Saturday. Operated in Boeing 737-800. AR 1262; begins Oct. October 19esdays and
- Saturdays; from Rio de Janeiro/Galeao (GIG) to Buenos Aires/Aeroparque. Operated on
- Boeing 737-800. AR 1263; begins Oct.October 19ily; Sao Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) to Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP). Operated on Boeing 737-800. AR 1240
- Daily; Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP) to São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU). Operated on Boeing 737-800. AR 1241
- Wednesday; from Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP) to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia (VVI). Operated in Boeing 737-700 and Embraer ERJ 190. AR 1368
- Thursday; Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia (VVI) to Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP). Operated in Boeing 737-700 and Embraer ERJ 190. AR 1369
- Saturday; from Mendoza (MDZ) to Santiago de Chile (SCL). Operated in Embraer ERJ 190. AR 1288]
- Saturday; from Santiago de Chile (SCL) to Mendoza (MDZ). Operated in Embraer ERJ 190. AR 1289
- Daily; from Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP) to Santiago de Chile (SCL). Operated in Boeing 737-700 and Embraer ERJ 190. AR 1280
- Daily; from Santiago de Chile (SCL) to Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP). Operated on Boeing 737-700 and Embraer ERJ 190. AR 1281
- Tentative return dates: Cancun by December 2021 and Punta Cana by January 2022.
No confirmed return dates: Rome, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Florianopolis and Salvador de Bahia.
Aeromexico
Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
Air Canada
Not expected to return until December 2021.
Air Europa
We are awaiting confirmation from the airline. Flights to Cordoba return in February 2022.
Air France
Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
Alitalia
Returning to Argentina by April 2022 as another airline. ASK FOR FULL REFUND OF ALITALIA FARES, both miles, and your reservation, the airline, disappears in October 2021.
American Airlines
- Daily: Miami (MIA) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). AA 931
- Daily: Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to Miami (MIA). AA 900
- Oct. 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30; Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). AA 997
- Oct. 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 and 31: Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). AA 996
- Oct. 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31: New York (JFK) to Buenos Aires (EZE). AA 953, most flights suffer schedule modifications to the original. Check your APP constantly.
- Oct. 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30: Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to New York (JFK). AA 954
Avianca - Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
Boliviana de Aviación
Awaiting airline confirmation.
British Airways
Returns on December 9, 2021.
COPA Airlines
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- Daily; Panama/Tocumen (PTY) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). CM 279
- Daily; Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to Panama/Tocumen (PTY). CM 453
Cubana de Aviación
Not expected to return until 20 November 2021.
DELTA Air Lines
Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
Ethiopian Airlines
Not expected to return until DeceDecember 1221.
GOL Linhas Aéreas
Does not expect to return until December 2021 to Buenos Aires and Cordoba, Rosario, and Mendoza in January 2021.
Iberia
Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
JetSMART
Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
LATAM
Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
Flights from Mendoza to Santiago and Sao Paulo would start on OctoOctober 18ights from Cordoba to Santiago, and Lima would return on NoveNovember 18VEL.
We are awaiting confirmation from the airline.
Lufthansa
We are awaiting confirmation from the airline.
Paranair
We are awaiting confirmation from the airline.
SKY Airline
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- Oct. 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and 31; Santiago de Chile (SCL) to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). H2 503.
- Oct. 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and 31; Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) to Santiago de Chile (SCL). H2 504.
Swiss International Air Lines
Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
United Airlines
Awaiting airline confirmation.
Turkish Airlines
Awaiting confirmation from the airline.
HEALTH RESTRICTIONS
Argentine citizens and foreign residents in Argentina (with Permanent, Temporary, or Precarious ID).
See also: Official: Quarantine has been eliminated for Argentines and residents with a complete vaccination schedule on arrival.
With complete vaccination plan:
- Having completed the vaccination plan at least FOURTEEN DAYS (14) before entering the country.
- PCR test performed within 72 hours before the flight departure time; antigens and other tests are NOT accepted.
- Health Affidavit (DDJJ), via the following link: Migraciones Argentina. In the DDJJ, you must include the proof of the PCR test and the Vaccination Card.
- PCR test between the fifth and seventh day after entering the country, at the passenger’s expense. A test may be performed at La Rural-Palermo and Parque Chacabuco in Buenos Aires free of charge if you have social security and medical insurance.
Exempt to present PCR test:
Children under six years of age.
Travelers 6 years of age or older who have had positive COVID-19, since they must present a positive test result and a medical discharge issued at least ten days after the positive result, indicating how the patient had the disease and lack of symptoms at the time of the certificate.
Without a complete vaccination plan:
- The measure contemplates those NOT vaccinated, those who count only one dose (except for Janssen/Johnson and CanSino pharmaceuticals, which are considered as fully inoculated with only one dose), and those who have completed the entire vaccination plan with less than fourteen (14) days before entering the country.
- PCR test performed within 72 hours before the flight departure time; antigens and other tests are NOT accepted.
- Affidavit of Health (DDJJ) via the following link: Migraciones Argentina. In the DDJJ, you must include the proof of the PCR test and the Vaccination Card.
- Isolation of seven (7) days in their domicile or place declared in the DDJJ, including minors NOT vaccinated, for all provinces, except for the Province of Buenos Aires:
- Those domiciled in the Province of Buenos Aires must be isolated in HOTELS for four (4) days and three (3) days at home. If traveling with minors, they may stay at home. The authorized hotels can be found at this link: COVID Hotels.
- PCR test between the fifth and seventh day after check-in, at the passenger’s expense. You can take a test at La Rural-Palermo and Parque Chacabuco in Buenos Aires free of charge if you have social security and medical insurance.
Foreign citizens from neighboring countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay)
The measure will apply to entry for any reason, as from OctoOctober 1rk, tourism, family visit, or other necessary reasons.
Family reunification is withdrawn (since they can now enter freely), and the ARS 9,000 fee is charged by the Argentinean immigration authorities.
To have completed the vaccination plan at least FOURTEEN DAYS (14) before entering the country. Any vaccination granted by each state will be accepted. They will NOT be allowed to enter if they do not have the complete inoculation plan.
PCR test performed within 72 hours before the flight departure time; antigens and other tests are NOT accepted.
Health Affidavit (DDJJ), via the following link: Migraciones Argentina. In the DDJJ, you must include the proof of the PCR test and the Vaccination Card.
PCR test between the fifth and seventh day.
Minors under 18 years of age who do NOT have a complete vaccination plan must accompany an immunized adult. The minor must undergo the corresponding isolation.
Medical insurance is NOT mandatory, although it is recommended that they have it.
The antigen test that was performed upon arrival at Ezeiza is eliminated.
Foreign citizens from NON-Border Countries
The measure will apply to entry for any reason, from NoveNovember 1rk, tourism, family visits, etc.
Family reunification is withdrawn (since they can now enter freely), and the ARS 9,000 fee is charged by the Argentinean immigration authorities.
To have completed the vaccination plan at least FOURTEEN DAYS (14) before entering the country. Any vaccine granted by each state will be accepted. They will NOT be allowed to enter if they do not have the complete inoculation plan.
PCR test performed within 72 hours before the flight departure time; antigens and other tests are NOT accepted.
Affidavit of Health (DDJJ) via the following link: Migraciones Argentina. In the DDJJ, you must include the proof of the PCR test and the Vaccination Card.
PCR test between the fifth and seventh day.
Minors under 18 years of age who do NOT have a complete vaccination plan must accompany an immunized adult. The minor must undergo the corresponding isolation.
Medical insurance is NOT mandatory, although it is recommended that they have it.
The antigen test that was performed upon arrival at Ezeiza is eliminated.