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MDZ El Plumerillo Airport

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El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) serves Mendoza, about 8 km northeast of Mendoza. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMDZ
ICAOSAME
ServesMendoza
From centre8 km
Non-stop7
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Mendoza
Elevation704 m

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The airport in numbers

El Plumerillo Airport — facts & history

We pulled El Plumerillo Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 182,388 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.0M in 2018.

Passengers / year
182,388
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.0M
in 2018
Elevation
704 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aeropuertos Argentina
Passengers per year, 2001–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from El Plumerillo Airport to Mendoza

The airport is about 8 km northeast of Mendoza, about 17 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No airport rail. Buenos Aires: Ezeiza (EZE) — the Manuel Tienda León bus or a taxi; Aeroparque (AEP) is close to the centre.

Taxi & apps: Take a 'taxi ejecutivo' from an official desk, or Cabify/Uber (legally grey but common). Pay cash in pesos. Estimated fare to the centre: $3090–$4907.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 min$3090–$4907
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from El Plumerillo Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$3090–$4907 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Mendoza ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from El Plumerillo Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Aerolineas Argentinas · TRIP Linhas A · LAN Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at El Plumerillo Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near El Plumerillo Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Mendoza shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from El Plumerillo Airport to the centre of Mendoza?
No airport rail. Buenos Aires: Ezeiza (EZE) — the Manuel Tienda León bus or a taxi; Aeroparque (AEP) is close to the centre. The airport is about 8 km northeast of Mendoza, about 17 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from El Plumerillo Airport to Mendoza?
Roughly $3090–$4907 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from El Plumerillo Airport?
Take a 'taxi ejecutivo' from an official desk, or Cabify/Uber (legally grey but common). Pay cash in pesos.
What's the cheapest way from El Plumerillo Airport to Mendoza?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Buenos Aires: Ezeiza (EZE) — the Manuel Tienda León bus or a taxi; Aeroparque (AEP) is close to the centre.
Can I get from El Plumerillo Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Buenos Aires: Ezeiza (EZE) — the Manuel Tienda León bus or a taxi; Aeroparque (AEP) is close to the centre. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from El Plumerillo Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Cordoba, Neuquen, Buenos Aires, San Carlos De Bariloche. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is El Plumerillo Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on El Plumerillo Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at El Plumerillo Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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