Top Transfer Options: Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Iguazu Falls

The Iguazu Falls crash through the border of Argentina and Brazil, in the heart of the Iguazu National Park. Sitting over 80 meters high and spanning an impressive 2,700 meters in diameter, the Iguazu Falls are some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in the world. The surrounding rainforest is filled with over 2,000 species of flora and is home to local wildlife such as howler monkeys, tapirs, jaguars and giant anteaters.

To get to this spectacular place, you have two ways to transfer from IGU Airport to Iguazu Falls; taxi or bus. Taking a Foz do Iguaçu Airport taxi will take around 25 minutes to reach the waterfalls and will cost €13 (BRL 65). The 120 bus will take 35 minutes to get from the airport to Iguazu Falls but will cost just €1 (BRL 3.95) per traveller.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€13	25min	24/7
Bus	€2	35min	–

How to get from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Iguazu Falls by taxi

A quick, relaxing and scenic way to get from IGU Airport to Iguazu Falls is by taking a taxi. The journey time in an airport taxi will be just 25 minutes and the cost will be approximately €13 (BRL 65).

How much is a taxi from IGU Airport to Iguazu Falls?

There’s no official set rate fare for the journey from the airport to Iguazu Falls. The average cost of this taxi ride will be €13 (BRL 65), but this is subject to change.

For a set fare that you can rely on, we suggest booking your Foz do Iguaçu Airport transfers in advance with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€13 (BRL 65)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

*Prices may change unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day outside of Foz do Iguaçu Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Foz do Iguaçu Airport?

The taxi rank is located just outside of the arrivals hall at IGU Airport. As you exit the main terminal building, you will see the long line of cars waiting.

Convenience

After a long flight, there’s nothing like stepping out of the airport, hopping into a private vehicle and being whisked off to your destination. Taking a taxi means you won’t have to deal with waiting for an available taxi or the next bus departure, or sitting on a hot local bus wasting time as it makes all its stops.

Editor’s Note

If your driver speaks some English, you can try to agree on a set fare before beginning your journey. This will help you avoid being overcharged as tourists.

Useful Tips

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a standard IGU Airport taxi.

Most taxi drivers will also offer to pick you up from Iguazu Falls and will give a round-trip price.

Tipping your driver by rounding up your fare is customary.

How to get from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Iguazu Falls by bus

The 120 bus runs past IGU Airport to Iguazu Falls daily from 05:40 to 19:40. As the bus makes a few stops, the journey time will be around 35 minutes, but the cost will be just €1 (BRL 3.95) per traveller, making it a good budget transfer option.

How much is the bus from IGU Airport to Iguazu Falls?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the 120 bus from the airport to Iguazu Falls will be €1 (BRL 3.95). You can pay your driver on the bus for your ticket in cash.

Cost

€1 (BRL 3.95)

Trip Duration

35 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 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?

Directly outside of the airport terminal, you will see the “parada de ônibus”. This is where the 102 bus departs from.

Convenience

If you’re a solo traveller with no luggage, taking the bus from IGU Airport to the Iguazu Falls may be a great budget transfer option. However, as there’s no luggage storage on the bus and it can get very hot and crowded, it may not be the best option for groups, those with young children or large suitcases.

Timetables

120 Bus

Editor’s Note

Be sure to check the bus timetables as there will be longer wait times between buses at night.

Useful Tips

You can also pay for your bus ticket in Argentine Pesos or USD, however, this may work out more expensive than paying in Brazilian Real.

Try to travel light as there's no luggage storage on the bus.

Arriving around 10 minutes before the bus departs will help you secure a seat.

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How do I get from the airport to Iguazu Falls?

There are two ways to get from IGU Airport to Iguazu Falls; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will cost around €13 (BRL 65) and will take 25 minutes, whereas, the 120 bus will take closer to 35 minutes to reach the falls, but will cost just €1 (BRL 3.95) per person.

How far is it from IGU Airport to Iguazu Falls?

The distance from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Iguazu Falls is 15 km. Taking an airport taxi will take 25 minutes to reach the entrance of the falls, while the 120 bus will take 35 minutes.

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