Useful info for Buenos Aires

What you should know before going out: emergencies, how to get around, SUBE and airports.

Before leaving

  • Emergencies911 police · 107 SAME (City medical emergencies) · 100 firefighters.
  • SUBE CardUsed for subway, bus and train. It is charged at kiosks and stations; Without it you cannot pay for the trip.
  • The subwayLine A, dating from 1913, is the oldest in Latin America. There are six lines, from A to H, and the premetro.
  • AirportsAeroparque Jorge Newbery, next to Palermo, for domestic and regional flights. Ezeiza, about 35 km, for internationals.
  • Time and currencyArgentina time (UTC-3) all year round, without daylight saving time. It is paid in Argentine pesos (ARS).
  • Plugs220 V, with type I plug (three flat V legs). Many devices also accept the two round legs.

Reviewed 10/31/2026. Hours, prices and tickets change: confirm them at the source before you go. Do you see something wrong? Let us know

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