Travelling from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE): What you need to know
Mexico City has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Around 9 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport flight.
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3, which is three hours ahead of Mexico City. Ministro Pistarini Airport is located in Buenos Aires.
Choose from 7 direct flights a week between Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). This is the most popular route, with Aeromexico offering a 9:15am departure from MEX to EZE.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Mexico City to EZE. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) depart from this terminal.
Aeromexico is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport jetting out of MEX.
Aeromexico is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from MEX to EZE.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 78.57% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Mexico City to EZE with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEX and EZE include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and EZE are:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Unwind before your Mexico City to EZE flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Consider booking a hotel close to EZE if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and explore beyond Buenos Aires's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport flight.
Getting from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to central Buenos Aires
Ministro Pistarini Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
RM1,097 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport. A return flight starts at RM2,303. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap flights from Mexico City to EZE, book your ticket seven months before your departure date.
December is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Buenos Aires. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Mexico City to EZE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Ministro Pistarini Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Buenos Aires visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Teatro Colón - ISA, Galápagos and Teatro Colon.
Explore more of Argentina
You've visited Buenos Aires, now it's time to explore other parts of Argentina. Travel about 290 kilometres north-west to Rosario to tick off its must-visit sights. From Casa Natal Che Guevara to Monumento an Eva Peron and Monumento al Che Guevara, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Argentina, head for San Nicolás de los Arroyos, about 225 kilometres north-west of Buenos Aires. Mangrullo mirador de aves, Eco Parque San Nicolás and Plaza Saavedra are the start of reasons to visit.