Iguazu Airport
IATA code: IGR
ICAO code: SARI
Passengers: ~ 1 million
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 the 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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Getting from Iguazu Airport to Iguazu Falls
The distance between Iguazu Airport and Iguazu Falls is approximately 8 kilometres (road distance is about 10 km), which is only a 16-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 30min and the journey lasts around 40min.
Taxi
Taxi is the best option to get from IGR to Iguazu Falls. The journey should take about 16 min and the price usually varies from € 7 to € 10. You can hire a taxi at Asociación de Trabajadores de Taxis de Puerto Iguazú kiosk at the airport.
Car hire
For those who prefer to explore the area on their own and don’t want to depend on taxis and public transfers, 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 Falls
Getting from Iguazu Airport to Puerto Iguazu
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 they run every 10 minutes. The journey will take about 45 minutes.
Taxi
Getting a taxi from IGR to Puerto Iguazu is possibly the best option and the quickest one. There are two kinds, the regular taxis and the remises, the “nicer ones”.
You can hire a regular taxi at Asociación de Trabajadores de Taxis de Puerto Iguazú kiosk, or, if you prefer a remis, find the Remisses Aeropuerto kiosk. The regular taxi should cost you around € 10, whilst remises are a bit more expensive.
The journey should take about 20 minutes.
Car hire
For those who prefer to explore the area on their own and don’t want to depend on taxis and public transfers, 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 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
- Air Europa
- JetSMART
Iguazu Airport facilities
The airport offers several amenities to the 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:
- Lounges
- Luggage wrapping
- Restaurant and cafe bar
- Shops
Iguazu Airport accommodation
Iguazu Airport FAQs
Getting around later in the evening shouldn’t be a problem. Taxis, car rental options and private transfers are available until closing hours or 24/7.
Unfortunately, there are no ATMs at the airport.
No, currency exchange is not available at the airport.
Yes, the airport provides WiFi service but only in the lounge.
The airport has 1 terminal.
There are 2 airports close to Iguazu Falls, the Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) in Argentina and the Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) in Brazil.
Airlines that serve the Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) are: Aerolíneas Argentinas, FlyBondi, Air Europa and JetSMART. If you are arriving from the Brazilian side, airlines that serve the Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) are: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Transportes Aeros, LAN Airlines (LATAM Airlines) 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