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From Foz airport to downtown: R$ 5 bus, taxi, or app
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
Line 120 Parque Nacional runs every 20 minutes and costs a flat fare
To get from Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) to downtown, the cheapest option is the city bus on line 120 (Parque Nacional), with a flat fare of R$ 5, running every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to midnight. A taxi costs an average of R$ 40 to 50, and Uber and 99 work normally, usually cheaper than a taxi.
Quick answer: The cheapest option is the city bus line 120 "Parque Nacional" for R$ 5, which runs from the airport to downtown's TTU terminal every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to midnight along Avenida das Cataratas. Taxis average R$ 40-50, while Uber/99 apps tend to be cheaper than taxis. Shared transfer vans cost around R$ 20 per person with hotel drop-off.
Foz airport is on the Cataratas highway (BR-469), between the National Park and the city: about 13 km from downtown.
City bus, line 120 "Parque Nacional" (R$ 5): the line connects the airport to the TTU (Terminal de Transporte Urbano), downtown, running along Avenida das Cataratas. Frequency of about 20 minutes, from 6 a.m. to midnight. Flat fare for Foz transit: R$ 5. Note: the bus has no dedicated space for large luggage and makes many stops.
Taxi: ride to downtown averages R$ 40-50.
Uber / 99: work normally in Foz and tend to be cheaper than a taxi.
Shared transfer: vans from ~R$ 20 per person, dropping you off at the hotel door.
Tip: the same line 120 also serves the entrance to the National Park (the Falls), you can connect your arrival with the visit.
Live data: see how the Falls are today (flow and weather in real time).
Source: Foz do Iguaçu public transit (PMFI) · verified Jun/2026
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the bus from Foz airport to downtown cost?
- R$ 5 (flat fare for Foz transit), on line 120 Parque Nacional, which runs every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to midnight to the central terminal (TTU).
- How much does a taxi from Foz airport to downtown cost?
- An average of R$ 40 to 50. Uber and 99 work normally and tend to be a bit cheaper.
- Does the airport bus pass by the Falls?
- Line 120 also serves the entrance to Iguaçu National Park, in the opposite direction from downtown.
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