Airports in Paraguay
Paraguay is a country in central South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. As a developing country, whose citizens usually live in large cities, it’s no wonder there are only 2 major Paraguay airports. Asuncion Airport and Ciudad del Este Airport are the only airports handling significant air traffic. Below we listed all the airports in Paraguay, including the smaller airports which don’t offer commercial flights. There are 2 Paraguay airlines operating in these airports – LATAM Paraguay and Paranair. Of course, there are also other carriers which offer international flights to Asuncion airport. Make sure to check our map of Paraguay airports at the end of the text.
List of airports
Asuncion Airport – IATA Code – ASU
~ 1.2 M Passengers
Asuncion Airport is the busiest and largest airport in Paraguay, serving the country’s capital. It is also known as Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. Airport is located in the city of Luque, about 10 km northeast of Asuncion city center. Asuncion airport is the main airport for international flights, as well as flights within Paraguay. There are 11 airlines operating at Asuncion airport. Furthermore, the airport is the main hub for LATAM Paraguay and Paranair Airlines. To get from ASU airport to the city, passengers may take public bus No. 30, take a taxi or some of the ride-hailing services. Besides Asuncion, the airport is fairly close to cities of San Lorenzo and Lambare.
Ciudad del Este Airport – IATA Code – AGT
~ 40.000 Passengers
Ciudad del Este Airport is ranked second among busiest Paraguay airports. With mere 40.000 passengers, it still manages to be the country’s 2nd largest airport. Airport is also known as Guarani International Airport and formerly Alejo Garcia Airport. It serves Ciudad del Este metropolitan area. More specifically, the airport is located about 23 km west of the city center. Paranair is the only carrier operating at the airport, and the only flight connecting airport is the Asuncion airport. Airport can also be used as an alternative when travelling to nearby Brazilian city Foz do Iguacu.
Encarnacion Airport – IATA Code – ENO
- Also Called: Teniente Amin Ayub Gonzalez Airport
- Airline(s): Paranair
- Nearby city(s): Encarnacion (14 km)
Ayolas Airport – IATA Code – AYO
- Also Called: Juan de Ayolas Airport
- Nearby city(s): Ayolas (1.5 km), Coratel (14 km)
Filadelfia Airport – IATA Code – FLM
- Nearby city(s): Filadelfia (3.5 km)
Fuerte Olimpo Airport – IATA Code – OLK
- Also Called: Inocencio Herebia Airport
- Nearby city(s): Fuerte Olimpico (1.5 km)
Vallemi Airport – IATA Code – VMI
- Also Called: INC Airport; Dr. Juan Plate Airport
- Nearby city(s): Puerto Vallemi (1 km)
Mariscal Estigarribia Airport – IATA Code – ESG
- Also Called: Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport
- Nearby city(s): Mariscal Estigarribia (2.5 km)
Concepcion Airport – IATA Code – CIO
- Also Called: MCAL Lopez Airport
- Nearby city(s): Concepcion (3.5 km)
Pedro Juan Caballero Airport – IATA Code – PJC
- Also Called: Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster Airport
- Nearby city(s): Pedro Juan Caballero (19 km)
Pilar Airport – IATA Code – PIL
- Also Called: Carlos Miguel Jiménez Airport
- Nearby city(s): Pilar (5.5 km)
Bahia Negra Airport – IATA Code – BFA
- Nearby city(s): Bahia Negra (1.5 km)
Salto del Guairá Airport
- Nearby city(s): Salto del Guairá (4 km)
Itaipu Airport
- Nearby city(s): Hernandarias (4.5 km), Ciudad del Este (18 km)