Airports in South America

Aeropuerto Internacional Ezeiza/Ministro Pistarini

Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE):www.aa2000.com.ar is 37km (23 miles) from Buenos Aires.

To/from the airport: Regular shuttle buses connect to the city (journey time - 40 minutes). Taxis and private hire cars are also available.

Facilities: 24-hour bank, bureau de change, ATMs, restaurants, tourist information kiosk, duty-free shops and car hire.

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Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chavez

Lima (LIM) (Jorge Chávez International Airport):www.lap.com.pe is 10 miles northwest of the city center (journey time – 25 minutes).

To/from the airport: Taxis to the city center are available.

Facilities: Duty-free and handicrafts shop, banks/bureau de change, left luggage, pharmacy, medical centre, Internet cafe, car hire, coffee shops, bars and restaurants and tourist information.

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Arturo Merino Benitez

Santiago (SCL) (Arturo Merino Benitez):www.aeropuertosantiago.cl is 11 miles northwest of Santiago (journey time – 30 minutes).

To/from the airport: Bus services to the city center operate from 5:30am to midnight every day. Metro services operate to various stations. Taxis to the city are also available.

Facilities: Bar, ATM, bureaux de change, restaurants, shops, car hire, post office and tourist office.

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Brasilia Intl

BrasiliaInternational (BSB)www.infraero.gov.br is 7 miles south of the city.

To/from the airport:Buses run regularly to the city center (journey time - 30 minutes). Taxis are also available (journey time - 15 minutes).

Facilities: Left luggage, first aid, snack bar, post office, banks/bureaux de change, bar, restaurant, shops and car hire. 

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Galeao Intl

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) (Galeão) is 13 miles north of the city.

To/from the airport: Public buses operate 5:30am-11:30pm to the city (journey time - 40 minutes). There is an airport shuttle bus which stops at all major resorts and hotels, running every hour. Taxis are also available.

Facilities: Left luggage, banks/bureaux de change, duty-free shops, a pharmacy and a small 24-hour hospital, restaurant, snack bar, car parking, tourist information, post office and car hire companies.

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Guarulhos

São Paulo (GRU) (Guarulhos)www.infraero.gov.br is 16 miles northeast of the city.

To/from the airport: An airport bus runs every 30 minutes (journey time - 30 minutes). Taxis are also available.

Facilities: Left luggage, duty-free shops, banks/bureaux de change, pharmacies, restaurants, snack bar, post office and car hire.

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Maiquetia

Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): http://www.aeropuerto-maiquetia.com.ve/ is situated 12 miles north of Caracas.

To/from the airport: A public bus services the city center every 30 minutes and Corporacion Anfitriones de Venezuela taxis are available outside the baggage reclaim area, tickets for the taxi must be bought at the yellow desk that is available in both arrival halls.

Facilities: Facilities include banks, ATMs and Bureau de Change. Restaurants, bars and a variety of shops are also available in both terminals. The duty-free shop is located in the International Departures Terminal. A business center has fax, email and international phone facilities and postal services are also available. Travel agents and tourist information services can also be found in the terminal buildings.

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Mariscal Sucre

Quito (UIO) (Mariscal Sucre):www.quitoairport.com is 5 miles from the city center.

To/from the airport: Buses and shuttles operate frequently (journey time – 20-30 minutes). Return is from Avenida 10 de Agosto. Taxis are also available.

Facilities: Tourist information, VIP lounge, public telephones, medical service, bars, car hire, duty-free shops, banks/currency exchanges and restaurants.

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