Flying from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport (IGU): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport (IGU) out of here.
Foz do Iguaçu is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Cataratas International Airport is located in Foz do Iguaçu, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to IGU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to IGU flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as planned.
About Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near IGU and be in snooze mode sooner:
Follow your own route with a Cataratas International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and experience more of Foz do Iguaçu and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport is R 17,003. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 40,538. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to IGU. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport (IGU), while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Foz do Iguaçu based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Foz do Iguaçu is January, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Melbourne to IGU plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Foz do Iguaçu
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Cataratas International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Foz do Iguaçu:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Foz do Iguaçu when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Iguassu followed by Maravilhas Do Mundo and Garganta do Diabo.
Explore more of Brazil
Foz do Iguaçu is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Foz do Iguaçu, a visit to Cascavel will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Espaço Ciência, Museu de História Natural (Zoologico de Cascavel). And Environmental Victory Park.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Chapeco, about 257 kilometres south-east of Foz do Iguaçu. Praça da Liberdade, Eco Parque and Vale do Rio Uruguai are the start of reasons to visit.
