Ezeiza Airport to close for runway work in October, impacting airline schedules

Ezeiza International Airport, Argentina's main international gateway, will undergo significant runway maintenance, leading to its closure from October 24 to November 11. This temporary shutdown will impact numerous national and international travelers, prompting airlines to adjust their schedules.

During the 18-day closure, 14 airlines are set to cancel their operations to and from Ezeiza. However, 16 other airlines will continue their scheduled flights, though some may require modifications or transshipment arrangements. Aerolíneas Argentinas, for instance, will maintain its 46 weekly frequencies. Other airlines like Air Europa and Iberia will operate flights to Ezeiza with a stopover in Montevideo, while ITA Airways will use Rio de Janeiro as a transit point.

Several international carriers, including Aeroméxico, Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian, KLM, and Lufthansa, will not operate direct flights to Ezeiza during this period. These airlines are arranging transshipments through other regional airports such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, and Santiago de Chile, often in partnership with local carriers like LATAM and GOL. Passengers booked on these flights are urged to contact their respective airlines for detailed information on revised itineraries and rebooking options.