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Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) Guide

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Aerolíneas flies from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to places such as Madrid and Mendoza. This guide covers that network, the Aerolíneas fleet and cabins, baggage, check-in and how to pay less. Ask a question
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In short

Aerolíneas Argentinas is the state-owned flag carrier of Argentina, based at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires. It flies to 60 destinations across Argentina, South America, the Caribbean, the USA and Europe, and is the main way to cover the country's long internal distances by air. A SkyTeam member since 2012, it runs Aerolíneas Plus. Cabins are Business and Economy.

Aerolíneas Argentinas is the state-owned flag carrier and largest airline of Argentina. Formed in 1949 from four earlier airlines, it runs Argentina’s biggest domestic network from Buenos Aires and flies to South America, the Caribbean, the United States and Europe.

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What to expect

Aerolineas Argentinas is the state-owned flag carrier and largest airline of Argentina, based in Buenos Aires, and it suits travellers crossing Argentina's long distances, from Patagonia to the far north, or flying between Argentina and South America, the Caribbean, North America and Europe. It was founded on 14 May 1949 by merging several state-backed carriers and began its own operations on 7 December 1950. In 2020 the regional airline Austral was merged into it. Fabián Lombardo has been president and chief executive since 2024.

The airline has two hubs in Buenos Aires: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, close to the city centre, and Ministro Pistarini International Airport at Ezeiza. Córdoba and Rosario are focus cities. The network covers a large domestic market plus flights to other South American countries, the Caribbean, North America and Europe.

Key facts for travellers:

  • Alliance: SkyTeam member since August 2012, the first South American airline in the alliance and its 18th member.
  • Fleet: 83 aircraft in December 2025: 10 Airbus A330-200s with 272 seats for long-haul flights, 4 Boeing 737-700s, 28 737-800s, 15 737 MAX 8s and 24 Embraer 190s for regional routes, plus two 737-800 freighters. Airbus A330-900s are due from 2028, and more 737 MAX 8s and 737 MAX 10s are on order.
  • Cabins: Business and Economy, with a business cabin on the A330.
  • Loyalty programme: Aerolineas Plus.
  • Ownership: on 21 December 2023 President Javier Milei announced a decree to begin privatising the airline. Check current news for the status of the sale.

In November 2017 Aerolineas became the first Latin American airline to receive the Boeing 737 MAX 8, and its first commercial MAX flight ran from Buenos Aires Ezeiza to Mendoza.

Travel tip: Aerolineas Argentinas uses both Buenos Aires airports, which are far apart, so always check the departure airport on your ticket. Allow plenty of time if you connect between a domestic flight at Aeroparque and an international flight at Ezeiza, and check the baggage allowance for your fare, especially on domestic tickets.

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Good to know

  • Founded1949
  • Other gatewaysEZE / COR

Everything you should know

Airline codes

AR · ARG

IATA · ICAO · callsign “ARGENTINA”

Aerolíneas’ IATA code is AR, its ICAO code is ARG, and the radio callsign is ARGENTINA. Type AR and your flight number into a status search to follow an Aerolíneas flight.

Key facts

Main hub

Buenos Aires (AEP)

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery

Also flies abroad fromBuenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) · Córdoba (COR)

Network

60 destinations

Argentina · South America · Caribbean · USA · Europe

Domestic flights mostly leave Aeroparque in Buenos Aires, while international flights use Ezeiza. The network covers every corner of Argentina plus Brazil, South America, Miami, Madrid and Rome.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Business

and Economy

Business and Economy on A330 long-haul flights; domestic flights are mostly economy with Club Economy on some routes.

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Good to know

Buenos Aires has two airports: Aeroparque (AEP) for most domestic and regional flights and Ezeiza (EZE) for long-haul flights. Check which one your ticket uses. The official website is aerolineas.com.ar.

Frequent flyer

Aerolíneas Plus

Member of SkyTeam

Points from Aerolíneas flights go into Aerolíneas Plus, and you can usually earn and spend with the other SkyTeam airlines too.

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At a glance

Aerolíneas Argentinas (IATA: AR, ICAO: ARG) is the state-owned flag carrier of Argentina, based at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires. Founded in 1949 and a SkyTeam member since 2012, it flies Airbus A330, Boeing 737 and Embraer 190 aircraft across Argentina and to South America, the US and Europe.

Key facts about Aerolineas Argentinas
HeadquartersAeroparque Jorge Newbery, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fleet typesAirbus A330-200, Boeing 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8 and Embraer 190
Frequent flyerAerolíneas Plus
Official websiteaerolineas.com.ar

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Aerolíneas serves the places below according to its published network. Routes are added, paused and rescheduled, so confirm the current Aerolíneas timetable when you search. Search flights

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Buenos Aires (AEP) departures10 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

These are the aircraft Aerolíneas had in service in December 2025, according to published fleet records. Deliveries and retirements change the Aerolíneas totals over time.

  • Airbus A330-200 Wide-body · 10 in service Long-haul routes
  • Boeing 737-700 Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
  • Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body · 15 in service Domestic and regional routes
  • Embraer 190 Regional jet · 24 in service Domestic routes

Cabin classes

Two cabins are on sale at Aerolíneas: Business and Economy. Not every Aerolíneas route has all of them.

Business A330 long-haul

Long-haul business

Business class on Airbus A330 international flights.

Lie-flat seatPriority check-in

Economy All flights

Standard seat

The main cabin on every flight.

Meals on long-haul flights

Aerolíneas Plus

Earn points on AR flights with Aerolíneas Plus, which you can join on the Aerolíneas website.

Aerolíneas Plus members earn points on Aerolíneas Argentinas flights and with SkyTeam partners, and use them for award tickets and upgrades.

Baggage allowance

Aerolineas Argentinas sets your allowance by route, cabin and fare. Domestic fares can include less than international ones, and your ticket shows the exact amount.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Aerolíneas sets one allowance for short-haul and another for long-haul, and its premium cabins always carry more than the cheapest economy fare. Check the route-by-route figures on aerolineas.com.ar.

Pro tip: if you connect from a domestic flight at Aeroparque to an international one at Ezeiza, check whether your bags are tagged through. On separate tickets you collect them and cross the city.
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Online Check-in

Aerolineas Argentinas flies from two Buenos Aires airports, so the first step is confirming which one your flight uses.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Online check-in for AR flights is on the official Aerolíneas website. You need the AR booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Domestic flights in Argentina need accepted photo ID. For international routes carry your passport and any visa your destination requires.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for Aerolíneas check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Check your deadline
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Hand in checked luggage at the Aerolíneas counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.

    Aerolíneas counter
Ready to check in? Check in and manage your booking on the official Aerolíneas website.
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Cheap tickets

Aerolineas fares depend on the season and the airport you fly from. These habits help.

  1. 01

    Be flexible with dates

    Domestic fares to Patagonia and the north change by the day. Search the whole week before you book.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak holiday dates

    January, February, Easter and the July winter holidays fill flights to Bariloche, Patagonia and the coast. Book those dates early.

    School holidays · festivals
  3. 03

    Compare fare types

    Compare the domestic fare types on bags and changes before you choose the cheapest.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Check your Buenos Aires airport

    Connections between Aeroparque and Ezeiza need a long road transfer. Leave plenty of time if your itinerary uses both.

    AEP vs EZE
  5. 05

    Join Aerolíneas Plus

    Add an Aerolíneas Plus number to your booking so points from your AR flights are credited.

    Before you fly

  6. Ready to compare fares?

    Search Aerolíneas alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.

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General

Aerolineas Argentinas has been a member of SkyTeam since August 2012. Its cargo division joined SkyTeam Cargo in 2013. SkyTeam membership means you can usually earn miles with partner programmes such as Air France KLM Flying Blue or Delta SkyMiles.