Iguazu Airport – General Information and Getting around
Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport, also known as Mayor Carlos Eduardo Krause Airport, is the easternmost Argentine airport serving the city of Puerto Iguazú, near the famous Iguazú Falls. It is operated by a private company called Aeropuertos Argentina 2000. The airport has one terminal and handles both domestic and international flights, mainly to Paraguay and Spain.
If visiting Iguazu Falls or Puerto Iguazú, the following guide will present you with all the useful and necessary information about IGR.
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General Information
IATA code: IGR
ICAO code: SARI
Passengers: ~ 1.5 million annually
Getting from Iguazu Airport to Iguazu Falls
The distance between IGR Airport and Iguazu Falls is approximately 8 kilometres (road distance is about 10 km), which is only a 15-minute drive.
Learn more about getting from the airport to the Iguazu Waterfalls in the text below.
Bus
There are no direct bus lines that connect Iguazu Airport and Iguazu Falls. If you want to take a bus, you will have to get to Puerto Iguazu first. From Puerto Iguazu, you can get a direct bus to Iguazu Waterfalls. The buses depart every 30 minutes and the journey lasts around 40 minutes.
Taxi
A taxi is the best option to get from IGR to Iguazu Falls. The journey should take about 15 minutes. You can hire a taxi at the Asociación de Trabajadores de Taxis de Puerto Iguazú kiosk at the airport. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Cabify are available in Puerto Iguazú but may have limited availability at the airport. It’s often easier to arrange a taxi or private transfer upon arrival at Iguazú Airport.
Car Hire
For those who prefer to explore the area on their own and don’t want to depend on taxis and public transport, the best option is to hire a car directly at the airport. At IGR Airport, you will find major rental agencies such as Hertz, Avis, Easy Rent, Alamo, and Europcar. However, you can rent a car online and avoid the potentially long queues at the airport.
Rent a Bus
Larger groups of passengers should consider renting a bus at the airport. However, it is recommended to book it online in advance so the bus rental companies have enough time to advise you on the meeting point and other necessary information.
Getting from Iguazu Airport to Puerto Iguazu
If you’re wondering how to get from IGR Airport to Iguazu Falls, keep on reading! The distance between Iguazu Airport and Puerto Iguazu is approximately 16 kilometres (road distance is about 20 km), which is only a 25-minute drive.
Learn more about getting from the airport to the city centre in the text below.
Bus
There is a bus operated by Four Tourist Travel connecting the airport to the city and nearby hotels. You can find their offices in the main hall of the Arrivals area. The bus stop is located in front of the arrivals terminal. The journey will take about 30 minutes.
There is also a bus operated by Rio Uruguay that operates between the IGR and the main bus terminal in Puerto Iguazu, called Omnibus Terminal. The bus stop is located in front of the arrivals terminal, and the buses run every 10 minutes. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
Taxi
Getting a taxi from IGR to Puerto Iguazu is possibly the best and quickest option. There are two kinds, the regular taxis and the remises, the “nicer ones”.
You can hire a regular taxi at the Asociación de Trabajadores de Taxis de Puerto Iguazú kiosk, or, if you prefer a remis, find the Remisses Aeropuerto kiosk. This option is fast and convenient, especially if you have a lot of luggage.
Car hire
For those who prefer to explore the area on their own and don’t want to depend on taxis and public transport, the best option is to hire a car directly at the airport. At IGR Airport, you will find major rental agencies such as Hertz, Avis, Easy Rent, Alamo, and Europcar. However, you can rent a car online and avoid the potentially long queues at the airport.
Rent a bus
Larger groups of passengers should consider renting a bus at the airport. However, it is recommended to book it online in advance so the bus rental companies have enough time to advise you on the meeting point and other necessary information.
Iguazu Airport Airlines
There are only four airlines operating in Iguazu Airport, the main one being Aerolíneas Argentinas. Among the most popular domestic flights are those to and from Buenos Aires–Aeroparque.
Below is the list of airlines that operate through IGR:
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- FlyBondi
- JetSMART
- LATAM (seasonal or regional routes)
- Andes Líneas Aéreas (limited or seasonal service)
Iguazu Airport Facilities
The airport offers several amenities to passengers who are on a layover or simply waiting for their flight. Here is the list of some of the services offered by IGR Airport:
- Free Wi-Fi
- ATMs
- Lounges
- Luggage wrapping, duty-free, and souvenir shops
- Restaurant and cafe bar
- Shops
- Car rental services
Iguazu Airport Accommodation
Check out our map of available accomodation options below:
Iguazu Airport FAQs
Currency exchange services are not available at the airport. You’ll need to exchange money in Puerto Iguazú city, where several exchange offices are located.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available, but mainly within the airport lounge. Public access in other areas may be limited or unavailable.
Cataratas del Iguazú Airport has one terminal that handles all domestic and regional flights.
Iguazú Falls is served by two airports: Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) in Argentina and Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) in Brazil. Both are located near the falls and offer domestic and regional flights. You can choose either airport depending on which side of the falls you want to visit.
From the Argentine side (IGR), airlines include Aerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, and sometimes LATAM. On the Brazilian side (IGU), carriers include LATAM, GOL, Azul, and JetSMART.
can we hire a car in IGR and cross later to IGU and back for retirm?
Can we jire a car In IGR andleave it in IGU?
Hi Ilana,
you can rent a car in Argentina at IGR and cross to Brazil at IGU. However, returning the car in Brazil may cost you extra fees.
Best,
GBB Team