Aeroparque Closed: What Buenos Aires Travelers Need to Know This Week
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Aeroparque Closed: What Buenos Aires Travelers Need to Know This Week
Key Facts
- —Aeroparque is closed from 9 a.m. Tuesday 25 August to 4 p.m. Thursday 27 August, a 55-hour shutdown for preventive runway work.
- —About 900 flights are affected: roughly 540 shifted to Ezeiza and 360 rescheduled.
- —Ezeiza goes from ~530 to ~940 flights, an 80 percent increase that will strain terminals, security and ground transport.
- —All airlines are affected: Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSmart, Flybondi, LATAM, GOL, Andes, Avianca and Paranair.
- —Wednesday 26 August is the worst day — the middle of the closure, when travellers who missed Tuesday’s warnings arrive at a shuttered terminal.
If you have a flight to or from Buenos Aires this week, confirm your airport before you leave the house. Aeroparque is closed until Thursday afternoon and Ezeiza is handling nearly double its normal load.
What is happening and why
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, Buenos Aires’s downtown airport, is closed for 55 hours from 9 a.m. on Tuesday 25 August to 4 p.m. on Thursday 27 August. The closure is for preventive maintenance on the main runway, including resurfacing work that cannot be done while aircraft are operating.
The airport normally handles about 450 flights per day. Over the 55-hour window, roughly 900 scheduled flights are affected. Airport operator Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 and the civil aviation regulator ANAC coordinated the work months in advance, but the scale of the disruption is still significant — particularly for domestic passengers who rely on Aeroparque’s convenience.
Which flights are moving where
About 540 flights have been moved to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini, the city’s main international airport 35 kilometres southwest of the centre. Another 360 have been rescheduled to operate before or after the closure window.
The airlines have handled the reallocation differently. Aerolíneas Argentinas, the dominant carrier, has consolidated most of its domestic network at Ezeiza. JetSmart has formally announced suspensions of some services and is offering rebooking. Flybondi, the low-cost carrier, has shifted its Buenos Aires operations entirely to Ezeiza for the duration. LATAM, GOL, Andes, Avianca and Paranair have each published revised schedules.
The practical effect is that Ezeiza — designed for long-haul international traffic — is handling roughly 940 flights across the closure period, against a normal load of about 530. That is an 80 percent increase that will stretch check-in, security, baggage handling and immigration.
What you should do
Confirm your departure airport. Do not assume your flight is from Aeroparque just because that is where it usually departs. Check your booking confirmation, the airline’s app or website, or call the airline directly. Some passengers are discovering the closure only at the terminal door.
Allow far more time for Ezeiza. The airport is an hour from the city centre in good traffic, versus 15 minutes for Aeroparque. With the increased load, security queues and check-in waits will be longer than normal. Arrive three hours before a domestic departure and four hours before an international one.
Consider ground transport carefully. The Manuel Tienda León bus service from downtown to Ezeiza runs every 30 minutes and takes 50–70 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis and ride-hailing apps cost roughly ARS 45,000–60,000 at the wholesale rate, or about US$30–40. The urban train to Ezeiza exists but is slow and involves a connection; it is not recommended with luggage during this period.
If you are connecting, be aware that Aerolíneas Argentinas and some other carriers are operating split terminals at Ezeiza — domestic flights from Terminal C and international from Terminal A. The shuttle bus between terminals runs every 10 minutes but allow 30 minutes for a comfortable connection.
When things return to normal
Aeroparque reopens at 4 p.m. on Thursday 27 August. The first scheduled departures are domestic evening services to Córdoba, Mendoza and Bariloche. By Friday 28 August the schedule should be back to normal, though some airlines may need 24–48 hours to reposition aircraft and crews.
If your flight was cancelled and you have not been rebooked, Argentine consumer protection law entitles you to a full refund or rebooking at no extra cost. The airline must provide meals and accommodation if the cancellation forces an overnight stay. Document everything and file a complaint with the National Directorate for Consumer Defence if the airline refuses.
When does Aeroparque reopen?
At 4 p.m. on Thursday 27 August 2026. The first departures are domestic evening services. By Friday 28 August the schedule should be back to normal.
Can I still fly to Buenos Aires during the closure?
Yes, but your flight will land at Ezeiza, not Aeroparque. All arrivals are being redirected. Allow extra time for ground transport into the city — Ezeiza is an hour away in good traffic.
What if my flight was cancelled?
You are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking under Argentine consumer protection law. If the cancellation forces an overnight stay, the airline must provide meals and accommodation. Document everything and file a complaint with the National Directorate for Consumer Defence if the airline refuses.
Sources
- Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 — NOTAM and operational bulletin, 25 August 2026
- ANAC — closure authorisation and revised slot allocation
- JetSmart Argentina — passenger advisory, 24 August 2026
- Aerolíneas Argentinas — revised schedule, 25–27 August 2026
- Defensa al Consumidor — passenger rights guidance
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