MDZ Airport Transfer | Mendoza El Plumerillo — Wine Country

Mendoza El Plumerillo Airport (IATA: MDZ) serves Argentina's wine capital and Andes gateway, handling domestic routes from Buenos Aires (AEP, approximately 2 hours) and Bariloche, plus international routes from Santiago and São Paulo. The terminal is 8 kilometres north of Mendoza city centre. Remis (registered private hire) and metered taxis operate from outside arrivals. Uber has limited presence. A LocalsRide driver meets you inside the arrivals exit for transfers to city hotels, bodega estates, and the Andes.

MDZ Transfer Times

Mendoza city centre: 8 km, 15–25 min. Chacras de Coria (bodegas): 18 km, 22–35 min. Maipú wine valley: 20 km, 25–38 min. Luján de Cuyo: 25 km, 30–45 min. Cacheuta thermal baths: 45 km, 45–60 min. Potrerillos reservoir: 60 km, 60–75 min. Aconcagua Park entrance: 175 km, 2.5–3 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I fly between Mendoza and Buenos Aires and book airport transfers at both ends?

Yes — domestic flights from AEP to MDZ take ~2 hours. You can pre-book a LocalsRide private car from AEP to your Buenos Aires hotel and a separate transfer from MDZ to your bodega or city hotel — both at confirmed USD prices.

What is the best way to reach Aconcagua base camp from Mendoza Airport?