Ministro Pistarini International Airport

While the Ministro Pistarini International Airport is located very near Buenos Aires in Argentina, the airport is actually situated in the city of Ezeiza; hence the reason why the Ministro Pistarini International Airport is sometimes called the Ezieza Ministro Pistarini Airport and has earned the airport code of EZE. The Ministro Pistarini International Airport is a public airport that has a total of two asphalt runways: one that is 3,105 meters long or 10,187 feet, and the second, longer runway which is 3,300 meters long or 10,827 feet in length. The airport not only serves the public, but also serves as a joint airport for both civil and military service. The Ministro Pistarini International Airport is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The Ministro Pistarini International Airport is the biggest airport in South America and it has been named after Minister Juan Pistarini. The airport has a total of two terminals: terminal A and terminal B respectively. Terminal B at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport deals with domestic arrivals only. To contact the Ministro Pistarini International Airport, travelers can call 0)11 5480 6111. The physical location of the airport is precisely twenty-two kilometers from Buenos Aires at Aut. Richieri S/N, CP 1802, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

International airlines served by the Ministro Pistarini International Airport include Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, Avianca, British Airways, Canadian Airlines, Cubana, Ecuatoriana, Iberia, KLM Airlines, LanChile, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Mexicana, South African Airways, Swissair, TransBrasil, United Airlines, and Varig. Meanwhile, The national airlines served by the Ministro Pistarini International Airport include Aerolineas Argentina, Austral, Andesmar, Dinar, LADE, LAER, LAPA, Pluna and Southern Winds.

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There is plenty of opportunity to dine at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport in between flights or while waiting for a flight. There are a total of nine snack bars and cafes at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport: the Bs As Dely, the Café Café, Delicity, the Delimarket Café, the Dolce Box, the Expresso Ezeiza, Gianni & Vitorio, Il Legno I, and the Stretto. In a similar fashion, there are a number of restaurants to choose from when at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport. Travelers can choose from the Blue Sky Restaurant situated near terminal B, the Il Lengno II, or the La Pausa Restaurant.

Small coffee shops, and other fine eating establishments are quite numerous at the Ministro International Airport. Whether one is looking for a hot cup of coffee, some fast food like pizza or a complete meal: the Ministro Pistarini International Airport has something that will satisfy every traveler's preference.

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One of the most convenient facilities situated in the Ministro Pistarini International Airport is the accessible travelers information desk. The information desk in the Ministro Pistarini Airport is found nearby Terminal A on the first floor of the airport. There are knowledgable and friendly staff available to answer questions and provide the traveler with invaluable information all throughout the day - the information desk has set hours and is open from 8:30 in the morning until 7:30 in the evening every day. Plus, the employees at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport are clearly and distinctly identifiable by the vivid red uniform jackets they wear - if a traveler has difficulty locating the information desk, one only needs to speak to any of the airport employees for assistance. Meanwhile, tourists visiting Argentina or the South American country for the first time can access valuable tourist information near Terminal A and Terminal B accordingly.

The Ministro Pistarini International Airport makes the mere act of traveling more convenient. For example, in addition to convenient luggage services situated nearby Terminal A, the Ministro Pistarini International Airport also provides trolleys for convenience is terms of luggage transportation throughout the airport. Trolleys can be rented and used to help the traveler move with far more ease to and from vehicles or thorough the airport.

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The Ministro Pistarini International Airport is a facility that is prepared for any kind of emergency. If a medical issue should arise with a traveler while they are in the airport, there is a Medical Service Center nearby terminal A on the first floor of the airport. Also, if a traveler should need to purchase over the counter medications, the airport houses a convenient pharmacy near both Terminal A and Terminal B.

The Ministro Pistarini International Airport has given due consideration to the services that every traveler demands. Whether one requires medical treatment or special access for the disabled, the Ministro Pistarini International Airport serves every traveler's specific traveling needs. In the Ministro Pistarini International Airport there is special parking made available for the handicapped, and there are ramps and lifts within the Ministro Pistarini International Airport's structures for access. Even the restrooms are handicapped accessible and for those individuals that have hearing difficulty, the Ministro Pistarini International Airport has communication services for the hearing impaired.

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For the traveler that just cannot seem to escape work and business, there are several convenient services at the airport available. First, one will find that they can easily access the Internet from the Ministro Pistarini International Airport if they visit one of the telephone booths in the airport. In addition, if an individual should suddenly discover that they require photocopying services, they can access such services nearby the Arrivals Terminal.

For the business executive conducting business while traveling, the Ministro Pistarini Airport supplies VIP amenities. The VIP amenities available at the Ministro Pistarini are accessible in the upper floors of the airport near terminals A & B respectively. A lounge is available, a bar, and showers are made available to those executives and business travelers that become part of the Ministro Pistarini International Airport's VIP Club. Fax services, special Internet services and telephones are also part of the perks of the VIP club offered by the Ministro Pistarini International Airport.

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Within the Ministro Pistarini International Airport there is plenty of duty free shopping opportunities for travelers to take advantage of. What exactly is duty free shopping? In essence, duty free shopping is a type of shopping that exempts the traveler from fees associated with custom duties - essentially it is a form of taxation exemption that can save the traveler a considerable amount of money on items they choose to bring outside of the country.

Since duty free shopping is available at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport the traveler can save money on souvenirs and memorabilia if it is purchased within the airport, in some instances as much as 20 percent or more. Within the Ministro Pistarini International Airport travelers can buy literature, magazines, newspapers, jewelry, gift items, and pharmaceutical items.

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In order to get to the Ministro Pistarini International Airport, if a traveler is coming from Plaza San Martin, they will need to get onto Calle San Martin and will then have to go to Avenida Del Libertador. After reaching the Avenida Del Libertador, the traveler will have to head for Avenida Maipu, then onto Calle Arenales, and then onto Avenida 9 de Julio. From Avenida 9 de Julio, the traveler will have to access motorway 25 de May, onto Avenida TGL Dellepiane, and then onto motorway TGP Ricceri. Once on TGP Riccheri the traveler can then follow the easy to read designated signposts to reach the Ministro Pistarini International Airport.

If a traveler wants to explore Buenos Aires before catching an outbound flight, they can utilize the taxi services that are made available just outside the terminals to do so. Taxis will take travelers, for a fee, to various areas in either Ezieza or Buenos Aires to shop, dine and explore. Meanwhile, some travelers may elect to utilize services made available by Manuel Tienda Leon / Transfer Express - a chauffer service that is offered from Terminal A and B. If seeking shuttle services, Manuel Tienda Leon also address such a need.

There are fleets of buses that run every half hour to bring travelers to various cities surrounding the Ministro Pistarini International Airport. Travelers can either pay for a seat or can pay for a standing position on one of the numerous buses that depart from the airport - standing tickets are less expensive. Luxury cars are also available for VIPs wishing to utilize such services.

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While the Ministro Pistarini International Airport does not have a hotel on the site, there are a number of convenient accommodations located in nearby cities like Buenos Aires and Ezeiza. Travelers can utilize taxi services and rental cars to access nearby accommodations.

Some of the popular accommodations in Buenos Aires include the Kempinski Hotel Park Plaza, the Claridge Hotel, the Buenos Aires Wilton Hotel, the Esplendor De Buenos Aires, the Loisuites Recoleta Hotel, the Caesar Park Buenos Aires, the Marriott Plaza Hotel, the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel, the Dazzler Tower, the 725 Continental, the Sheraton Libertador Hotel, and the Melia Recoleta Plaza.

Accommodations in nearby cities all vary in terms of price, check in time, check out time, room size and amenities. It is advised that anyone interested in accessing accommodations in surrounding areas of the airport call ahead of time for reservations. In addition, travelers may want to plan out any site seeing ahead of time so that they can choose an accommodation that is situated nearby all of the tourist attractions they intend to visit. Most of the hotels that are conveniently accessible are approximately 20 to 40 kilometers from the Ministro Pistarini International Airport.

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There are some restrictions travelers must consider if they intend to utilize the services offered by the Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Argentina. First, anyone that is British, Australian, Canadian, American, or from other European destinations are required to have a valid passport in order to utilize any of the flight services offered by Ministro Pistarini Airport. If a traveler intends to remain in Argentina for less then a 90 day period than a Visa is not required. Of course, the latter exemption applies to tourists visiting Argentina and business exemptions must be specifically requested from the appropriate nationals.

Any minor aged child traveling in or out of Argentina without an accompanying parent must have a document provided by a guardian that authorizes such travel. The required document must be certified and approved by the Argentine Consul - without proper documentation hefty fines may be implemented and drastic measures, like deportation can occur.

In terms of health precautions and travel within Argentina, while Yellow Fever is not necessarily a concern, travelers will need to take appropriate measures against Malaria, Cholera, Typhoid and Polo. A vaccination for Cholera, while not necessarily required is highly recommended. The traveler need not be certified for the vaccination, but should get one nonetheless. It is highly recommended that travelers entering Argentina have some kind of traveler's insurance in place in case an emergency should arise. It is also a good idea if a traveler has extra cash stashed for emergencies - in Argentina it is not uncommon to be required to pay immediately for medical services and treatment. Preplanning for emergencies in advance will ensure a far easier time when traveling in Argentina.

Finally, travelers should plan accordingly for the weather in Argentina - the climate in the country is vast in terms of climate variances. Weather can vary from warm and dry to rainy and cold. Winters are cool in Argentina and having appropriate dress for the season is recommended.

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