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AEP → Buenos Aires (Palermo, Recoleta & Centro) Updated for 2026

How to Get from Aeroparque (AEP) to Palermo & Recoleta

Distance 6 km
Fastest 12 min
From 370 - 500 ARS (~$0.40)
Top Pick Official Digital Kiosk Taxi / Uber / Colectivo Bus
Quick 10-Second Verdict:

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is located right on the riverfront inside Buenos Aires, only 3-5 km from Palermo and 6 km from downtown. An official taxi or Uber takes just 10-15 minutes for 6,000 - 9,000 ARS (~$6 - $9 USD) using the digital ticket kiosks outside arrivals. Budget travelers with a SUBE contactless card can hop onto city bus (colectivo) Line 33, 37, 45, or 160 right outside the terminal for just 370 - 500 ARS (~$0.40 USD).

Aeroparque (AEP) is Buenos Aires' favorite airport due to its unbeatable inner-city location. Stepping off your domestic flight puts you just minutes away from the parks of Palermo, the nightlife of Soho and Hollywood, and the historic tombs of Recoleta Cemetery.

All Transfer Options Compared (2026 Fares)

Transport Option Typical Time 2026 Fare Frequency Best For Booking / Info
Official Digital Kiosk Taxi / Uber Best Overall
10–15 min
6,000 - 9,000 ARS
~$6 - $9 / €5.50 - €8.50
 Continuous queue All travelers—very inexpensive, fast 10-15 minute ride, and doorstep drop-off Book Aeroparque Transfer
Colectivo City Bus (Lines 33, 37, 45, 160) Cheapest
20–30 min
370 - 500 ARS
~$0.40 / €0.35
 Every 5-10 min Backpackers and travelers with light luggage holding a SUBE card See Boarding Steps ↓

Detailed Step-by-Step Transfer Options

Option #1 Best Overall

Official Digital Kiosk Taxi / Uber

6,000 - 9,000 ARS ~$6 - $9 / €5.50 - €8.50
Travel time 10–15 min
Frequency Continuous queue
Operating hours 24/7 continuous
Where to buy tickets At the touchscreen taxi totem kiosks outside the arrivals doors.
Main advantage: Takes only 10-15 minutes; official fixed price printed at digital kiosk; safe and transparent.
Keep in mind: Taxi queues during heavy domestic flight arrival banks.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Exit the terminal building and step up to the "Taxi Dinámico" touchscreen totem.
  2. Select your destination neighborhood (e.g., Palermo or Recoleta) and number of bags.
  3. Take the printed receipt with the barcode and exact fare.
  4. Board the next yellow-and-black taxi in line and hand the ticket to the driver.
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Option #2 Cheapest

Colectivo City Bus (Lines 33, 37, 45, 160)

370 - 500 ARS ~$0.40 / €0.35
Travel time 20–30 min
Frequency Every 5-10 min
Operating hours 24/7 continuous
Where to buy tickets Tap SUBE card on the onboard card reader.
Main advantage: Extremely cheap (under $0.50 USD); runs 24 hours a day; frequent departures.
Keep in mind: Requires pre-loaded SUBE card; no dedicated luggage racks.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Walk out of the terminal to the covered bus shelters on the outer avenue.
  2. Look for Line 37 or 160 for Palermo, or Line 33/45 for Retiro and Plaza de Mayo.
  3. Tell the driver your destination stop and tap your SUBE card.
  4. Disembark in central Palermo or Recoleta.
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Tickets, Luggage & Late-Night Arrivals

How Tickets & Payments Work

Buenos Aires has eliminated taxi haggling at Aeroparque with the "Taxi Dinámico" system: automated touchscreen totems outside arrivals print a ticket with your exact fixed price based on your destination address. For buses, a rechargeable SUBE card is required.

Traveling with Suitcases

Colectivo city buses can be crowded during rush hours and have no luggage racks; taxis or Uber are vastly easier with rolling suitcases.

Arriving After Midnight

Digital taxi kiosks and Uber operate 24/7 outside arrivals.

Common Mistakes & Airport Scams to Avoid

  • Hailing unverified street taxis outside the official kiosk queue—always use the automated totem system.
  • Trying to pay bus drivers with cash—Argentine city buses exclusively accept the SUBE contactless card.
  • Buenos Aires has implemented the "Taxi Dinámico" digital system at Aeroparque: enter your destination on the touchscreen kiosks outside arrivals to get a fixed-fare printed ticket before boarding an official black-and-yellow taxi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How far is Aeroparque from Palermo?

It is only about 3 km away—a quick 10-minute taxi ride.

How much is a taxi from Aeroparque to Recoleta?

An official taxi printed from the digital kiosk costs approximately 6,000 to 9,000 ARS (~$6 to $9 USD).