Travelling from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport (IGU): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll board your flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport (IGU). Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the main airports in Buenos Aires.
Cataratas International Airport is located in Foz do Iguaçu. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Buenos Aires.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to IGU. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Whether you want to explore a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to IGU.
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport with a stop at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). A main stopover between Ministro Pistarini Airport and IGU, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can get to EZE from central Buenos Aires in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to IGU flight:
Most flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
About Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
Have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near IGU and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Cataratas International Airport rental car and discover Foz do Iguaçu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Unidas and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport is P9,267. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P15,439. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Buenos Aires to IGU, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
April is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport (IGU), while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Foz do Iguaçu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Foz do Iguaçu is January, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Buenos Aires to IGU plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Foz do Iguaçu
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Foz do Iguaçu:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Iguassu, Maravilhas Do Mundo and Garganta do Diabo are attractions you won't want to skip in Foz do Iguaçu.
Explore more of Brazil
Cascavel is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Foz do Iguaçu. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Espaço Ciência, Museu de História Natural (Zoologico de Cascavel). And Environmental Victory Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Brazil, head for Chapeco, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Foz do Iguaçu. Praça da Liberdade, Eco Parque and Vale do Rio Uruguai are key highlights.