Mendoza Airport
IATA code: MDZ
ICAO code: SAME
Passengers: ~1.800.000
Mendoza Airport, officially known as Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, and also known as El Plumerillo, is serving the Cuyo region and cities like San Luis, San Juan and Uco Valley. The airport has one terminal which handles around 1.8 million passengers per year. The airport offers connections to South and Central America. Its main carriers are Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM and Air Labrador.
If flying to MDZ, the following guide will present you with all the necessary information to prepare for your arrival.
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Getting from Mendoza Airport to Mendoza
The distance between MDZ and the city is about 10 kilometres which is approximately a 20-minute ride. If heading to Mendoza after you land, you can choose between several means of transportation.
Bus
Technically, bus lines 675 and 680 can take you from the airport to Mendoza city centre. However, this isn’t convenient because to board the public buses you cannot pay in cash. Instead, you need a local Mendoza card, which you only buy in the city. You could, maybe, ask a local to pay for you in exchange for money.
Bus line 680 operates from midnight up until 9:30 pm, and line 675 from midnight until 8:00 pm.
Taxi
There are taxis available at the airport and the trip to the city center will cost you approx. 10 USD. However, there are taxis that have a fixed rate and are called remis, for which you need to buy a ticket inside the terminal, at their kiosk.
Transfer
Booking a private transfer from Mendoza Airport to the cities is a good option. Pre-booking a transfer ensures that a professional driver will welcome you upon arrival and take you directly to your accommodation.
Car hire
Car rental is available at the airport. Several major companies – such as Alamo, Europcar and Avis – offer their services. However, renting a car online is a good idea for avoiding long queues.
Mendoza Airport airlines
Arrivals and departures from Del Bajio Airport are domestic and international flights. Some of the most popular domestic flights are those to Buenos Aires and Neuquen and most popular international flights are those to Santiago de Chile, Panama City and Sao Paulo. Most frequent airlines are Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM and Air Labrador.
All airlines that operate at MDZ are:
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Air Labrador
- Copa Airlines
- GOL
- Felix Airways
- Flybondi
- JetSmart Argentina
- LATAM
- Senegal Airlines
- Sky Airline
Mendoza Airport facilities
For passengers in a layover or waiting for a flight there are various services available at the MDZ terminal:
- Free WiFi
- Duty-free shop
- Luggage Wrapping
- ATMs
- Restaurants and cafes
- Lounge
- Pharmacy
Mendoza Airport accommodation
Mendoza Airport FAQs
The bus service to the city centre operates from midnight to 9:30 pm (bus line 680), or from midnight to 8:00(bus line 675), however, taxis and transfers are at your disposal 24/7 in case you don’t catch a bus.
Yes, the airport provides free WiFi service throughout the terminal.
At this moment, there is no information about ATMs and exchange offices at the airport, so it is advisable to plan currency exchange ahead.
Yes, Uber is available at the airport.
Mendoza Airport has 1 terminal for domestic and international flights.
