The airport is located 7 km southwest of downtown Salta, with an estimated travel time of 20 to 30 minutes depending on road conditions.
Shuttles and Private Transfers
The company Transfer VIP NOA operates a designated desk and pick-up bay outside the arrivals hall, offering shared minivan shuttles and private passenger cars to downtown Salta and the central bus terminal. Reservations can be arranged online or at the terminal desk, accepting debit and credit cards. Bookings at Transfer VIP NOA
Shared tourist transfers to major downtown hotels are also operated by destination management companies such as Dexotic and Nordic Travel, coordinated around scheduled flights.
Public City Buses (SAETA)
Public metropolitan transit is managed by SAETA via Route 8A (Corredor 8A). The bus does not pull up directly to the terminal entrance; its stop is located at the access roundabout along National Route 51, approximately 600 meters walking distance from the terminal doors. This line connects to the central district, Plaza 9 de Julio vicinity, and the bus terminal in about 35 to 45 minutes. Fares must be paid digitally via the SAETA app QR code or with the rechargeable transit card (cards are not sold within the airport).
Official Taxis and Remises
Outside the arrivals exit along the terminal frontage road, licensed municipal taxis and remise cabs are readily available. Travel time to downtown takes between 20 and 30 minutes, calculated on calibrated taximeters or set counter fares. For assistance or complaints regarding ground transportation, Aeropuertos Argentina operates the toll-free support line 0800-666-7979.
Travelers may also pre-book door-to-door remises with established local dispatchers including Taxitel, Remis Nuevo San Nicolás, or Remis Golden.
Official information on taxis and remises
Ride-Hailing Apps
Rideshare services such as Uber and DiDi operate in Salta and can collect arriving passengers at the terminal access roadway.