Terminal C hosts 3 airlines.
SkyTeam long-haul traffic now leans on Terminal C
Most Aerolíneas Argentinas and SkyTeam partners use EZE Terminal C, so if you’re on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, or United Airlines, double-check your boarding pass because those three sometimes show up on other wings like Terminal A. The C side is the newer build on the Ezeiza layout, and long-haul departure banks in the late evening create the biggest crowds between roughly 20:00 and 23:30.
Check-in layout and getting upstairs
Check-in for Terminal C sits on the same ground-level hall as the rest of the airport, with Aerolíneas Argentinas counters usually grouped together and SkyTeam desks clearly signed. After dropping bags, you ride one of the big escalators up one level to reach security and passport control, which are shared across C and parts of the other terminals. Monitors at the top of those escalators show gate numbers plus estimated wait times, so check those before you commit to a line.
Security, immigration, and US-bound screening
Security and immigration in this section can spike hard before the long-haul wave, and Google Reviews mention late-evening queues stretching 30–40 minutes for SkyTeam departures. If you are flying to the United States from C-side gates, expect secondary checks right at the gate, with extra document control and sometimes a separate bag search; several EZE tip videos recommend being at that gate screening at least 45 minutes before departure time. That extra step mainly hits US-bound flights, not regional routes.
Departures hall and walking times
Once you clear passport control, you enter the newer departures area that feeds the C-side gates and some neighboring arms of the complex, all on the same airside level. Reddit users point out that walking from the main post-security hall out to far C gates used by long-haul flights can take 10–15 minutes at an easy pace. Don’t get stuck shopping near the central area if your boarding pass shows one of the outermost C gates, especially during that 20:00–23:30 peak.
Seating, power, and work spots
Travelers on r/argentina say the seating and outlets in the newer C departure zones beat what you’ll find in the older halls off Terminal A. Look for rows of seats with shared charging totems near some mid-range C gates rather than hugging the very center; the mid-gate clusters tend to have more open plugs. If you need to work, grab a corner near a power post before the long-haul banks fill every seat.
Food, shops, and late-night gaps
Terminal C itself doesn’t have a famous anchor restaurant or flagship bar in current listings, and locals say that late at night, some food counters near the outer C gates shut well before the last departures after 01:00. Regular EZE flyers on Reddit mention buying snacks or a proper meal earlier in the evening in the main airside retail strip closer to the central hall, then heading out to their C gate once they’re stocked for the flight. Plan for limited choice after about 22:00 if your gate is at the far end.
Lounges and SkyTeam focus
While specific lounge names in C are not always clearly separated from A and B in public maps, the practical split is simple: SkyTeam status and premium-cabin passengers tend to be processed toward the newer C-side areas, and Star Alliance or oneworld elites more often end up around A and B. A FlyerTalk member noted that Aerolíneas Argentinas’ shift into the C complex made same-ticket SkyTeam connections smoother compared with the older halls. If you have lounge access, follow the signs airside after passport control and leave at least 15 minutes of walking time to reach a far C gate.
What regulars do and one last tip
EZE regulars on YouTube and Reddit say they head straight upstairs to security and passport control right after check-in in C, instead of hanging around landside cafés, to beat sudden queue spikes before the long-haul rush. They also keep an eye on the escalator-top monitors for wait-time changes and gate reassignments, which are not rare during busy banks. One practical move: if you are on a US-bound SkyTeam flight out of C, treat boarding time as your deadline to be fully through the extra gate screening, not just walking up to the gate door.