Airport

RGA Hermes Quijada International Airport

Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) serves Rio Grande. 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.

IATARGA
ICAOSAWE
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation20 m

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The airport in numbers

Hermes Quijada International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Hermes Quijada International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 12,741 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 153,720 in 2015.

Passengers / year
12,741
as of 2022
Peak traffic
153,720
in 2015
Elevation
20 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aeropuertos Argentina
Passengers per year, 2001–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Hermes Quijada International Airport to Rio Grande

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.

Tipping: Round up.

Distances

From RGA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Ushuaia121 km127 min$36678–$58253
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Hermes Quijada International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Rio Grande ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Hermes Quijada International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TRIP Linhas A · Aerolineas Argentinas

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Hermes Quijada International 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport

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

Rates in Rio Grande shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Hermes Quijada International Airport to the centre of Rio Grande?
No airport rail. Buenos Aires: Ezeiza (EZE) — the Manuel Tienda León bus or a taxi; Aeroparque (AEP) is close to the centre.
Can I use a ride app from Hermes Quijada International 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport to Rio Grande?
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 Hermes Quijada International 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Rio Gallegos, Buenos Aires. 2 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 Hermes Quijada International 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Hermes Quijada International 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