Is a 45 min layover in Buenos Aires long enough?

EZE · Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini · Buenos Aires, Argentina
It Depends

A 45 minutes layover at EZE (Buenos Aires) is tight — it may or may not be enough.

Matches the domestic-domestic MCT but assumes no delays in immigration or shuttle transfer.
Concourses
2
Max Transit
25m
Avg. Security
30m
Primary Hub
Aerolineas Argentinas
Domestic → Domestic
45min
tight
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
75min
International → International
90min
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Budget extra time if you're connecting between Terminal A and Terminal C, since there's no indoor connector and the shuttle can be slow at peak times.
Most true domestic flights within Argentina operate from Aeroparque (AEP) across the city, not EZE, so double-check which airport your onward flight uses.
International-to-international connections almost always require an immigration and customs run, so keep documents and any connecting boarding passes readily accessible.
Arrive prepared for long immigration queues in the early morning, when overnight arrivals from Europe and North America cluster.
If flying Aerolineas Argentinas, ask about through-checked bags and priority rebooking desks, as they can smooth an otherwise manual connection process.
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Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Terminal A and Terminal C are physically separate buildings connected by a free shuttle bus (or a roughly 15-20 minute walk along the perimeter road), as there is no covered walkway. Passengers connecting between international flights in Terminal A typically must pass through immigration and customs, then re-enter security screening for departure, since EZE has no dedicated airside international transit zone.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?

Matches the domestic-domestic MCT but assumes no delays in immigration or shuttle transfer.

What is the minimum connection time at EZE?

Minimum connection times at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 90 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at EZE on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 90-minute international MCT at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. Terminal A and Terminal C are physically separate buildings connected by a free shuttle bus (or a roughly 15-20 minute walk along the perimeter road), as there is no covered walkway. Passengers connecting between international flights in Terminal A typically must pass through immigration and customs, then re-enter security screening for departure, since EZE has no dedicated airside international transit zone.

How much time do I need for a layover at EZE?

We recommend at least 1 hour 15 min for a comfortable connection at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 30 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 25 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at EZE?

Head to the Aerolineas Argentinas or your operating carrier's transfer desk in Terminal A immediately, as EZE has limited same-day reroute options given Argentina's relatively thin long-haul frequency; expect potential overnight delays if you miss a connection on a less-frequent international route.

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