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Foz do Iguaçu Airport doubles capacity with R$ 350 m modernization
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Expanded infrastructure connects the tri-national region to international markets
Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) completed in January 2025 a modernization project that doubled its annual passenger capacity, from 2 million to 4 million. The roughly R$ 350 million work expanded the terminal by 5,000 m², added more than 30 check-in counters and automated baggage systems.
Airport modernization
The expansion included a new international boarding area with jet bridges. The runway, 2,705 meters long, now accommodates larger aircraft. The airport earned Airport Carbon Accreditation – Level 1, an international recognition for carbon management and sustainability practices.
In 2025, the terminal handled more than 2.2 million passengers, a growth of almost 12% compared with the previous year.
Air connectivity
The airport is about 13 kilometers from downtown Foz do Iguaçu and close to major tourist attractions. It offers a direct flight to Santiago, Chile, operated by JetSMART, and domestic connections to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and Curitiba.
European travelers can use Curitiba as a gateway: Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) has direct flights from Lisbon, Lima, Santiago and Buenos Aires, with onward domestic service to Foz.
For those arriving from other regions, São Paulo (Guarulhos), Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) and Brasília provide extensive international connections and direct flights to Foz.
Access from the tri-national region
Iguazú Falls International Airport (IGR) in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, serves as a regional gateway. It connects by road to Foz do Iguaçu and offers direct flights from Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario and Salta, enabling itineraries that include Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
Source: Secretaria de Turismo de Foz do Iguaçu
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current capacity of Foz do Iguaçu Airport?
- After the modernization completed in January 2025, the airport has an annual capacity of 4 million passengers, double its previous capacity.
- Is there a direct flight from Santiago, Chile to Foz do Iguaçu?
- Yes, JetSMART operates a direct connection between Santiago and Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU).
- How to get to Foz do Iguaçu from Lisbon?
- Travelers from Lisbon can fly to Curitiba (Afonso Pena Airport) and then take a direct domestic flight to Foz do Iguaçu.
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