What is the airport in Foz do Iguaçu?

It's Foz do Iguaçu/Cataratas International Airport, code IGU (ICAO SBFI), on the Rodovia das Cataratas (BR-469), about 13 km from downtown and a few kilometers from the Iguaçu Falls.

Which airlines fly to Foz do Iguaçu?

On Brazil's domestic market, Gol, Latam and Azul run scheduled flights. There are also seasonal international flights, such as JetSmart connecting Foz with Santiago, Chile, in high season.

Which cities have direct flights to Foz do Iguaçu?

The most common direct routes include São Paulo (Guarulhos and Congonhas), Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro (Galeão), Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Brasília and Fortaleza.

How to get to Foz do Iguaçu by plane: where flights come from

Q: Can you arrive through Puerto Iguazú airport in Argentina?

Yes. Cataratas del Iguazú Airport (IGR), in Puerto Iguazú, receives flights from Buenos Aires on Aerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi and JetSMART; from there you cross the border to reach Foz.

Cataratas International Airport (IGU/SBFI), airlines, direct routes, price ranges and the Puerto Iguazú alternative

You reach Foz do Iguaçu by plane through Cataratas International Airport (IGU/SBFI), about 13 km from downtown. Gol, Latam and Azul fly there, with direct flights from São Paulo, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Brasília and Fortaleza. In August 2026 searches, one-way fares started at around R$255.

Direct answer: You reach Foz do Iguaçu by plane through Cataratas International Airport (IGU/SBFI), about 13 km from downtown. Gol, Latam and Azul fly there, with direct flights from São Paulo, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Brasília and Fortaleza.

Where the airport is

Foz do Iguaçu/Cataratas International Airport (code IGU, ICAO SBFI) sits on the BR-469 (Rodovia das Cataratas), about 13 km from downtown Foz; the Iguaçu National Park entrance, where the falls are, is just a few kilometers away. In 2025 the airport handled 2,274,784 passengers, up 23% from 2024.

Where the flights come from

Three Brazilian airlines run scheduled flights to Foz. This table sums up the most common direct routes:

Origin	Airline(s)
São Paulo – Guarulhos (GRU)	Gol, Latam
São Paulo – Congonhas (CGH)	Azul, Gol, Latam
Curitiba (CWB)	Azul, Latam
Rio de Janeiro – Galeão (GIG)	Gol, Latam
Porto Alegre (POA)	Gol
Belo Horizonte – Confins (CNF)	Azul
Campinas – Viracopos (VCP)	Azul
Brasília (BSB)	Latam
Fortaleza (FOR)	Gol

Two new routes strengthened the 2025/2026 summer season: Azul linked Congonhas–Foz with daily direct flights from 26 Oct 2025, and Latam launched Foz–Brasília nonstop on 27 Oct 2025, once a day. There are also seasonal international flights: JetSmart connects Foz with Santiago, Chile, in high season.

How much it costs and when to book

Airfare changes all the time, so it pays to compare. In August 2026 searches, one-way fares from São Paulo started at around R$255, and round trips from about R$546; from Belo Horizonte (Confins), fares started around R$235. Booking weeks ahead and avoiding long holiday weekends usually helps keep the price down.

Getting out of the airport

The terminal is small and clearing it is quick. You'll find taxis, ride apps and transfer vans at the door; if you prefer public transport, the municipal 120 (Parque Nacional) line connects the airport to downtown along Avenida das Cataratas, where many hotels are.

The Argentine alternative: Puerto Iguazú (IGR)

Across the border sits Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR), in Puerto Iguazú, with flights from Buenos Aires on Aerolíneas Argentinas (Aeroparque/AEP and Ezeiza/EZE), plus Flybondi and JetSMART. It's a good option if you're coming through Argentina; just remember you'll cross the border to reach Foz.

Compare it all in one place

On Marco Três, the /en/conexoes page brings flights and buses together so you can compare arrival options, and you can search for tickets there too.