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Foz do Iguaçu: how to get there and around

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Foz do Iguaçu is a city of 297,352 people in Brazil (Paraná), 179 m (587 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population297,352
Elevation179 m (587 ft)
Time zoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo (UTC-3 now)
CurrencyReal (BRL)
Dialling code+55
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, IEC 60906-1
Postal codes85850-000
Coordinates-25.548, -54.588
Foz do Iguaçu

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Daylight in Foz do Iguaçu runs from about 10 h 35 min a day in late June to 13 h 47 min in late December (computed for -25.55° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Foz do Iguaçu is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Guaraní International Airport (AGT, 27 km), Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, 24 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Foz do Iguaçu?

Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Foz do Iguaçu?

About 297,352 people live in Foz do Iguaçu (GeoNames).

What time zone is Foz do Iguaçu in?

America/Sao_Paulo, currently UTC-3.

What currency is used in Foz do Iguaçu?

The Real (BRL). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Foz do Iguaçu?

Asunción (309 km), Maringá (357 km), Cascavel (132 km), Posadas (244 km), Ciudad del Este (8 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.