Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport serves the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO natural heritage site among the world's most spectacular, about 20 km from Puerto Iguazú city center.
The falls, shared between Argentina and Brazil, offer on the Argentine side the most extensive and up-close pathways to the power of the water.
How to get to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to IGR
Parking near Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport
The parking space in front of the terminal is limited in size.
Parking cost is generally accessible.
How to get to Puerto Iguazú from IGR
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, making it convenient to explore the waterfall area independently.
Have your driver's license, passport, and credit card readily available.
Hotels near Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport
Selva Iryapú and the area around the centre
From the airport, on the same road leading to the park, you can only arrive by shuttle or taxi: these two hotels are about 4.5-16 km from the city centre and the entrance to the falls, so roughly halfway between the two points.
Best for: Those who want to stay a few minutes from both the centre of Puerto Iguazú and the entrance to the Iguazú National Park, immersed in the forest.
- Location within the Selva Iryapú nature reserve, amid forest and local wildlife
- Closer to the entrance of the falls park than many lodgings in the city centre
- Without your own car you depend on the hotel shuttles or a taxi even just to have dinner downtown
- No direct walking connection with the centre of Puerto Iguazú
Recommended hotels
- Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru Inside the Selva Iryapú nature reserve, about 4.5 km from plaza San Martín (the centre of Puerto Iguazú) and about 16 km, a 30-minute drive, from the entrance to the Cataratas; outdoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. View availability
- "Aires de Cataratas" Apartments with outdoor pool about 15 minutes by car from both the centre of Puerto Iguazú and the entrance to the Iguazú National Park. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for the strong tourist traffic toward one of South America's most visited natural attractions.
The recommended advance time before departure for flights is 2–2.5 hours.
Map of Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it better to see Iguazú Falls from the Argentine or Brazilian side?
The Argentine side offers longer trails and walkways close to the Garganta del Diablo, the most spectacular waterfall; the Brazilian side instead offers the panoramic overview. Many visitors do both.
Q. How much does a taxi from the airport to the falls cost?
Roughly 3,000 pesos with the fixed fare charged by official companies — always check the current price at the airport counter.
Q. Do I need a separate visa to visit the Brazilian side?
It depends on your nationality: always check the current requirements before crossing the border between Argentina and Brazil.
Q. Is it worth paying in cash in Argentine pesos in Puerto Iguazú?
Yes: because of the historic volatility of the exchange rate, many travelers prefer to pay in cash, often at better terms than the rate applied to cards — check the current exchange rate before you arrive.
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