Which airport should I fly into for Zárate?

For long-haul and international flights, Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) is the main gateway near Zárate. The closest airport, San Fernando Airport (FDO), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Zárate?

The nearest is about 35 mi (56 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Zárate?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Zárate

The closest airports to Zárate, Argentina: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Zárate, Argentina is San Fernando Airport (FDO), about 35 mi (56 km) away — roughly 1 hr 2 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
FDO	San Fernando AirportSan Fernando, Argentina	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	Regional
EPA	El Palomar AirportEl Palomar, Argentina	43 mi / 69 km	1 hr 17 min	Regional
EZE	Ministro Pistarini International AirportEzeiza, Argentina	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	International
CYR	Laguna de Los Patos International AirportColonia, Uruguay	76 mi / 122 km	1 hr 46 min	International
GHU	Gualeguaychu AirportGualeguaychu, Argentina	79 mi / 127 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional
LPG	La Plata AirportLa Plata, Argentina	88 mi / 142 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
JNI	Junin AirportJunin, Argentina	113 mi / 182 km	2 hr 38 min	Regional
ROS	Islas Malvinas AirportRosario, Argentina	130 mi / 210 km	3 hr 2 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, San Fernando Airport (FDO) is the most convenient at about 35 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) (57 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Zárate. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with FDO.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near FDO saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Zárate is San Fernando Airport (FDO), about 35 mi (56 km) away — roughly 1 hr 2 min by road.