More flights to Foz do Iguaçu than Puerto Iguazú May 2026

The border airports recorded a total of 1,156 arriving flights in May 2026: 747 in Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) and 409 in Puerto Iguazú (IGR). The official data from ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) confirms these numbers, and the Argentine ANAC reports a total of 55,439 passengers transported on the Argentine side.

The ratio of 1.8 x more flights on the Brazilian side indicates that, during that period, the majority of international and domestic tourists arriving by plane chose to land in Foz do Iguaçu. This can influence accommodation choices, transportation, and itinerary planning, as shuttle services, buses, and mobility apps are usually more abundant where passenger flow is higher.

For those arriving via Foz, the guide "How to get around Foz do Iguaçu: buses, apps, car rental and taxi?" provides all the options for moving within the city and to regional attractions, making trip organization easier right after landing. Travelers arriving via Puerto Iguazú can use the same guide as a reference to cross the border and take advantage of the greater flight offering on the Brazilian side.

What this means for you: if you plan to visit the Triple Frontier in May, consider arriving in Foz do Iguaçu, where more flights are available, which may result in more competitive airfares and a wider variety of arrival times. Upon landing in Foz, use the mobility guide to choose the best transport method to your hotel or to the border to explore the Argentine side.

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