Buenos Aires has a well-developed and efficient public transportation system that is capable of handling its large and active population. The city’s buses, trains and subway are all good value for money and can get you where you need to go. Most visitors to Buenos Aires will fly into Ezeiza International Airport, located 47kms from the city centre.

Buenos Aires is home to two airports. All international flights arrive and depart from the Ezeiza International Airport, located about 45 minutes drive from the city centre. Ezeiza is serviced by a wide variety of foreign airlines as well as domestic carriers with international routes. Flights within Argentina usually come through the Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, which is only 15 minutes from downtown.

Ezeiza Airport has two terminals, labeled A and B, which are within walking distance of each other. Terminal A handles the majority of the flights. Both terminals have several currency exchange offices, restaurants and shopping, but ATMs are only located in Terminal A, where you can also find a 24-hour bank.

There are several ways to get from the airport to Buenos Aires. Information counters in the Arrivals area will help you sort out the options. Buses depart from outside the terminals at regular intervals. The privately-owned buses are like mini vans and provide direct service to your destination. City buses are very cheap, but it’s a slow ride and you can only bring two bags.

Remises are unmarked but licensed taxis with pre-arranged prices to various points in the city. They are a good option. Regular taxis are metered, but can end up being more expensive, depending on traffic.

Public transport in Buenos Aires is very good and quite affordable. City buses connect the different neighbourhoods with the Greater Buenos Aires area, so you can get almost anywhere. Bus stops are on every other block and marked by small metal signs with the bus line number. Tell the driver your destination and insert your coins into the ticket machine.

The commuter trains provide extensive service throughout the city and even into the suburbs at a great price. The train network spreads out from five central stations in the city and most trains depart at regular 10 to 20-minute intervals. Purchase your ticket from the kiosks before boarding the trains.

The city’s subway system is the oldest in Latin America and has five underground lines and one above-ground line called the premetro. All of the lines begin in El Centro and fan out in different directions. Although the subway isn’t as extensive as the city’s bus routes, it’s cheap and efficient, and services most of the tourist areas. The subway runs from 05:00 until 22:00 every day.

Taxis are black with bright yellow roofs. You can hail taxis or call for a radio taxi and wait just a few minutes. All taxis in the city are metered. Calling for a taxi guarantees its origins.