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Pope Leo XIV Visit Causes Travel Disruptions in Buenos Aires
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina creates major travel delays at key airports.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina creates major travel delays at key airports. Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to Argentina causes significant airport traffic disruptions and flight delays for travelers. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Herald.
Pope Leo XIV Visit
Travellers flying into or out of Buenos Aires during Pope Leo XIV’s four-day visit should prepare for significant traffic disruption, road closures, and delays around Aeroparque and Ezeiza airports.
Traffic Delays Expected
With large crowds expected at public events, traffic congestion will be heavier than usual, particularly around central Buenos Aires and northern neighborhoods.
Air Traffic Restrictions
Aeroparque, Córdoba International, and Ezeiza airports will implement two-hour closure windows synchronized with papal flight movements and public gatherings.
Aeroparque Disruptions
Aeroparque will have eight hours of disruption spread across three days: sunday 8 between 3:50 p.m.and 5:50 p.m., monday 9 from 11:15 a.m.to 1:15 p.m., and tuesday 10 from 6:30 a.m.to 8:30 a.m.and 5:10 p.m.
Ezeiza Airport Impact
Ezeiza will have a two-hour closure window on wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for papal departure ceremony and flight to lima.
Areas to Avoid
Visitors should avoid driving through Recoleta near Apostolic Nunciature and Palermo near Monumento de los Españoles where large public events will occur.
Pope's Final Day
Pope Leo XIV will visit Buenos Aires Federal Penitentiary Complex at 8 a.m. before traveling 60 kilometers to Luján for a mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján.
In short
Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to Argentina causes significant airport traffic disruptions and flight delays for travelers.
