How to get from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

June 26, 2023

The vibrant city of Foz do Iguaçu is located in the Brazilian state of Paraná. The city is very popular due to its close proximity to the Iguazu Falls, some of the largest waterfalls in the world. However, there are also plenty of exciting things to see and do in the city centre of Foz do Iguaçu itself. As this city sits on the border between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, you can enjoy the wonderful mix of cultures, including combinations of the unique cuisines of those three countries.

There are two different options for your transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi is a quick and reliable transfer option, with a journey time of just 30 minutes and a set cost of €15 (BRL 80). On the other hand, taking the 120 bus will cost €1 (BRL 3.95) per person, but will take at least 40 minutes to reach the city.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€15	30min	24/7
Bus	€2	40min	05:40–19:40

How to get from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to the city by taxi

If you’re looking for the fastest transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu, taking a taxi is your best option. The journey time in an airport taxi is just 30 minutes and the cost will be €15 (BRL 80).

How much is a taxi transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu?

The local taxi drivers outside of Foz do Iguaçu Airport give a fixed fare for the journey into the city centre. The cost will be €15 (BRL 80), which must be paid in cash to your driver upon drop off.

Cost

€15 (BRL 80)

Trip Duration

30 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Foz do Iguaçu Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at IGU Airport?

The taxi rank is located just outside of the arrivals hall at Foz do Iguaçu Airport. You will see the long line of taxis as you exit the main terminal building.

Convenience

The quickest, most reliable and stress-free way to travel from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu is by taxi. You can safely store all of your personal belongings, even large luggage items, and will be dropped off directly at the door of your hotel in the city in just 30 minutes.

Editor’s Note

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a Foz do Iguaçu Airport taxi, so feel free to split the fare to save money on your group transfer.

Useful Tips

Let your driver know that you're aware of the fixed rate when you get in the taxi.

Luggage that can fit in the trunk can be transported for free.

Tipping your driver by routing up your fare is customary in Brazil.

How to get from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to the city by bus

The 120 bus leaves from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu daily from 05:40 to 19:40. The journey time on the 120 bus will be around 40 minutes and the cost will be €1 (BRL 3.95) one-way.

How much is the bus transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the bus from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu City is €1 (BRL 3.95). This amount must be paid to your driver as you get on the bus.

Cost

€1 (BRL 3.95)

Trip Duration

40 Min.

*There's a waiting time of 30 minutes for the 120 bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The 120 bus runs from 05:40 to 19:40.

Where do I find the bus at Foz do Iguaçu Airport?

The bus stop called ‘Parada de ônibus’ is located directly in front of the main terminal at Foz do Iguaçu Airport.

Convenience

Although taking the bus from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu is a cheap transfer option, it’s not the most convenient. The bus will make many stops along the way as this is a very local route, so the journey time can be extremely long. There’s also no luggage storage on the bus, so it isn’t a very good transfer option for those with large suitcases.

Timetables

120 Bus

Editor’s Note

You can pay for your bus ticket in Brazilian Real, Argentinean Pesos or in USD. However, paying in the latter two will increase the cost of your ticket due to exchange rates.

Useful Tips

There's no luggage storage on the 120 bus, be sure to bring carry-on only.

The bus can get very busy and very hot during peak travel times.

The bus makes two stops in the city centre, be sure to check which is closest to your hotel.

Frequently asked questions

How can I get from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu?

There are two different forms of transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu; taking a taxi or the 120 bus. An airport taxi will be the quickest transfer option, with a journey time of 30 minutes and a cost of €15 (BRL 80). The 120 bus will take closer to 40 minutes to reach the city and will cost €1 (BRL 3.95) per person.

What's the cost of a taxi transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu?

The cost of a taxi transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu will be a fixed fare of €15 (BRL 80). This fare must be paid in cash to your driver in either Brazillian Real, Argentinean Pesos or USD.

What's the distance between IGU Airport and Foz do Iguaçu city centre?

The distance from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu city is 17 km. It will take around 30 minutes to complete the journey in an airport taxi and around 40 minutes if you choose to take the 120 public bus.

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