Travel Tips I

Social Conventions The most common form of greeting between friends is kissing cheeks. When invited to somebody’s house it is quite common to take a homemade dish or dessert. Dinner is usually served between 2100-2200. Avoid casual discussion of the Falklands/Malvinas war. Dress is not usually formal, though clothes should be conservative away from the beach. Formal wear is worn for official functions and dinners, particularly in exclusive restaurants. Smoking is prohibited on public transport, in cinemas and theaters.
International Travel: Air The national airline is Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR) (website: www.aerolineas.com.ar). Many other airlines serve Argentina. Approximate flight times From Buenos Aires to London is 13 hours, to Los Angeles is 16 hours, to New York is 14 hours 15 minutes, to Singapore is 29 hours 30 minutes and to Sydney is 16 hours. Main airports Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) (tel: (11) 5480 6111), is 37km (23 miles) from Buenos Aires.
To/from the airport: There are bus services to the city operating between 0500-2000 (travel time – 40 minutes). Taxis are also available. There is also a coach connection to Jorge Newbery airport (locally called Aeroparque) for domestic flight connections. To reach the city by car, drive in the Teniente General Ricchieri freeway.
Facilities: 24-hour bank, restaurants, tourist information kiosk, bureau de change, duty free shops and car hire (Avis and Hertz).