Cataratas International Airport
Cataratas International Airport, identified by IATA code IGU and ICAO code SBFI, is the main air gateway for Foz do Iguaçu in southern Brazil. Classified as a large airport, it handles the city’s air connections for visitors heading to the famous Iguaçu Falls as well as the wider tri-border region near Argentina and Paraguay. The airport sits at an elevation of 786 feet (240 m) and operates in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, hotel transfers, and onward tours.
About Cataratas International Airport
Cataratas International Airport, identified by IATA code IGU and ICAO code SBFI, is the main air gateway for Foz do Iguaçu in southern Brazil. Classified as a large airport, it handles the city’s air connections for visitors heading to the famous Iguaçu Falls as well as the wider tri-border region near Argentina and Paraguay. The airport sits at an elevation of 786 feet (240 m) and operates in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, hotel transfers, and onward tours.
Overview
Cataratas International Airport, identified by IATA code IGU and ICAO code SBFI, is the main air gateway for Foz do Iguaçu in southern Brazil. Classified as a large airport, it handles the city’s air connections for visitors heading to the famous Iguaçu Falls as well as the wider tri-border region near Argentina and Paraguay. The airport sits at an elevation of 786 feet (240 m) and operates in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, hotel transfers, and onward tours.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport has one runway, 15/33, measuring 8,875 feet and surfaced in asphalt.
- Its size and role make it an important arrival point for both domestic trips and international travel planning in the region.
- Because it serves Foz do Iguaçu directly, it is usually the most convenient airport for reaching the falls and nearby attractions.
- Time-sensitive travellers should confirm schedules in the local America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
- The official airport website is https://aeroportos.motiva.com.br/foz-do-iguacu-pr/
Why It Matters
For most visitors, the airport’s value is its practicality: it places you close to one of South America’s best-known natural destinations while still offering the infrastructure expected from a large airport. Knowing its codes, location, and basic operating details can make booking easier, especially when comparing flights, arranging pickups, or coordinating border-area itineraries. If you are planning a trip with tours, car hire, or hotel shuttles, using the official airport website before departure is a smart way to check the latest passenger information.
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FAQ
Cataratas International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Cataratas International Airport is located in Iguassu Falls, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -25.600°, -54.490°.
- Its IATA code is IGU and its ICAO code is SBFI.
- Cataratas International Airport serves Iguassu Falls, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cataratas International Airport operates on America/Sao_Paulo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Cataratas International Airport sits at latitude -25.600° and longitude -54.490°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from IGU. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for IGU is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from IGU on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Paraná, 85863-900, Brazil, the phone number is +55 45 3521-4200, the official website is http://www4.infraero.gov.br/aeroportos/aeroporto-internacional-de-foz-do-iguacu-cataratas/contato/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Brazil. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.