Marriott Hotel to EZE, Time to allow?

[aneka]

We are staying at the Marriott Hotel one night post cruise. How much time should we allow to catch a 10:20PM flight? When should we leave the hotel? Thanks for your help.

Annette

[owl61]

A sane driver would reach the international airport (EZE) in about 30-35 minutes. The typical Argentine will do it in 25.

[aneka]

Thanks for your reply and warning about the drivers! Any idea how much time we should allow for check in at the airport?

Annette

[owl61]

You have to pay an airport tax (around $18 cash or card) so that adds another line to the regular process. If you purchased items over the qualifying amount (about $90 at each duty free store) you have to join another line to get your cash voucher for the tax rebate. The rebate is about 15%. You very well may be asked to show the purchases to get your voucher, so it is advisable to go to this window before checking in if you will check in the bags containing purchases. The rebate window where you actually receive cash is en route to the gates.

In all there are 3 additional lines you will have to wait in. Depending on the volume of travellers this could add a significant amount of time that it would normally take to check in and board.

[aneka]

Thanks for the info. It sounds like a lot of lines and waiting around!

Annette