On 7 May, LATAM Airlines resumed its daily service between Rio de Janeiro/Galeão (GIG) and Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP), restoring a key link for business travellers after a three-year suspension triggered by the pandemic and slot limitations in Argentina. The route will operate with Airbus A320 aircraft offering 168 seats; selected peak-season dates will see an up-gauge to the A321. Departure from Rio is scheduled for 08:25, arriving in Buenos Aires at 11:35, with the return leg leaving AEP at 12:45 to land at GIG by 15:50, enabling same-day onward connections at both hubs. Corporate travel buyers welcome the move, as bilateral trade between Brazil and Argentina is forecast to rebound 6 % this year after the Mercosur-EU agreement’s entry into force. The reinstated flight reduces total transit time by at least 90 minutes compared with connections through São Paulo or Ezeiza and provides a competitive alternative to Aerolíneas Argentinas’ thrice-daily service. The schedule is also aligned with the 09:30 opening of Buenos Aires’ financial district, making day trips feasible for executives.
![LATAM Restarts Daily Rio de Janeiro–Buenos Aires Aeroparque Flights, Boosting Brazil–Argentina Connectivity]()
To keep such tight itineraries on track, VisaHQ can manage the remaining entry formalities in one online dashboard; its Brazil-focused service (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/) assists travellers with the Argentine “Declaración Jurada”, passport validity checks and any additional visa needs for onward connections, sparing corporate travel teams from last-minute surprises.
LATAM’s commercial team is offering introductory corporate-contract discounts of up to 18 % for firms with combined Brazil–Argentina spend above US$350 000, while its Pass Latam loyalty programme will grant double qualifying points on the route until 31 July. Travel managers should note that Argentina still requires the online “Declaración Jurada” health form for arrivals, though no pre-departure COVID testing is mandated. Brazilian nationals may enter with a valid ID card, but passports are recommended for smoother automated-gate processing at Aeroparque.
To keep such tight itineraries on track, VisaHQ can manage the remaining entry formalities in one online dashboard; its Brazil-focused service (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/) assists travellers with the Argentine “Declaración Jurada”, passport validity checks and any additional visa needs for onward connections, sparing corporate travel teams from last-minute surprises.
LATAM’s commercial team is offering introductory corporate-contract discounts of up to 18 % for firms with combined Brazil–Argentina spend above US$350 000, while its Pass Latam loyalty programme will grant double qualifying points on the route until 31 July. Travel managers should note that Argentina still requires the online “Declaración Jurada” health form for arrivals, though no pre-departure COVID testing is mandated. Brazilian nationals may enter with a valid ID card, but passports are recommended for smoother automated-gate processing at Aeroparque.
