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USH Malvinas Argentinas Airport

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Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) serves Ushuaia, about 4 km south of Ushuaia. 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.

IATAUSH
ICAOSAWH
ServesUshuaia
From centre4 km
Non-stop3
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation31 m

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The airport in numbers

Malvinas Argentinas Airport — facts & history

We pulled Malvinas Argentinas Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 106,505 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 798,709 in 2017.

Passengers / year
106,505
as of 2022
Peak traffic
798,709
in 2017
Elevation
31 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2001–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Malvinas Argentinas Airport to Ushuaia

The airport is about 4 km south of Ushuaia, about 11 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: $1811–$2876.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~11 min$1811–$2876
Private transfer~11 minfixed upfront
Car rental~11 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Malvinas Argentinas Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$1811–$2876 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 Ushuaia ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Malvinas Argentinas Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Aerolineas Argentinas · LAN Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Malvinas Argentinas 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.

Sailing from here?

Malvinas Argentinas Airport is the airport nearest Ushuaia's cruise terminal. Cruises from Ushuaia — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Malvinas Argentinas Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Malvinas Argentinas Airport to the centre of Ushuaia?
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 4 km south of Ushuaia, about 11 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Malvinas Argentinas Airport to Ushuaia?
Roughly $1811–$2876 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Malvinas Argentinas 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 Malvinas Argentinas Airport to Ushuaia?
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 Malvinas Argentinas 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 Malvinas Argentinas Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Buenos Aires, El Calafate, 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 Malvinas Argentinas 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 Malvinas Argentinas Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Malvinas Argentinas 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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