Flying from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport (IGU): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when organising your flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport (IGU).
Foz do Iguaçu (where Cataratas International Airport is located) and Buenos Aires share the UTC-3 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Buenos Aires to IGU.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Whether you want to visit another city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make during your flight from Buenos Aires to IGU.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 38 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport with a stop at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). One of the main stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and IGU, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can arrive at EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 36 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to IGU, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
About Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near IGU:
Getting from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to central Foz do Iguaçu
From Cataratas International Airport, Foz do Iguaçu is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport from R 3,060 or travel return from just R 4,229. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to IGU if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport. June is the most popular month to travel to Foz do Iguaçu. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to IGU, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Foz do Iguaçu, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Foz do Iguaçu
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Foz do Iguaçu:
Itaipu Dam and Ponte Internacional da Amizade are a couple of top attractions to add to your Foz do Iguaçu must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Maravilhas Do Mundo.
Complete your Foz do Iguaçu trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Cataratas International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Check out our car rentals in Foz do Iguaçu and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.