Flying from London to Cataratas International Airport (IGU): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Cataratas International Airport (IGU). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Foz do Iguaçu is three hours behind London. Cataratas International Airport is located in Foz do Iguaçu, which is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to IGU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Cataratas International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
Have a late flight from London to Cataratas International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near IGU and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cataratas International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida to explore Foz do Iguaçu and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Cataratas International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
R 8,329 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Cataratas International Airport. Return flights start from R 16,980. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from London to IGU, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from London to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Foz do Iguaçu. June is when most people book flights from London to Cataratas International Airport (IGU), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Foz do Iguaçu is January, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your London to IGU plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Cataratas International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Foz do Iguaçu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Foz do Iguaçu right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Cataratas International Airport:
Iguassu and Maravilhas Do Mundo are a couple of top attractions to put on your Foz do Iguaçu must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Garganta do Diabo.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Foz do Iguaçu, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel about 129 kilometres north-east to Cascavel to check off its must-visit sights. From Espaço Ciência to Museu de História Natural (Zoologico de Cascavel). And Environmental Victory Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Chapeco is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Foz do Iguaçu. No trip is complete without experiencing Praça da Liberdade, Eco Parque and Vale do Rio Uruguai.
