Fly to Foz do Iguaçu. The city has direct flights from Rio de Janeiro, which the Brazilian park says take about two hours. Foz do Iguaçu International Airport is about four kilometres from the park's falls area, roughly ten minutes by road on the BR-469, and from there a taxi, a ride app or the city bus takes you to the park entrance at kilometre 18 of that road. By road, the BR-277 across the state of Paraná is the main link to Foz do Iguaçu. To see the Argentine side as well, cross the Tancredo Neves bridge on another day.
In short
- Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, about two hours
- The airport is about 4 km from the park's falls area, around ten minutes by road
- From the airport: taxi, ride app or city bus line 120 to the park
- By road: BR-277 across Paraná, then BR-469 to the park
By plane
Foz do Iguaçu is connected by direct flights to Rio de Janeiro and to Curitiba, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza and Recife. According to the Brazilian park, flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and Belo Horizonte take about two hours, and those from São Paulo and Curitiba a little over one. Check the current flights and schedules with the airlines when you plan your park days.
From the airport to the park
- Taxi, ride app or tourist vehicle: the park lists them as ways to reach it on the BR-469
- City bus: line 120, called Parque Nacional–Aeroporto, runs to the park from the urban bus terminal (TTU) in Foz do Iguaçu
- The entrance: BR-469, kilometre 18; parking at the park can be booked online
- Inside: the ticket includes the park's buses from the visitor centre to the Falls Trail and back
Entry times and how long to stay are in the opening hours guide, and the walk itself is in the Falls Trail guide.
By road
The BR-277, which crosses the state of Paraná, is the main road link to Foz do Iguaçu, and the BR-469 leads from the city to the park. Intercity buses also serve Foz do Iguaçu: the park notes that it was the Brazilian destination with the fastest growth in bus ticket searches in the first half of 2026. Check routes and times with the bus companies.
Private cars do not go into the park, which takes visitors to the trail in its own buses. More on each park's access is in how to get to Iguazu Falls.
Add the Argentine side
From Foz do Iguaçu, the Argentine park is across the Tancredo Neves bridge, in Puerto Iguazú. One day per park is the comfortable plan; what each country checks at the border is in crossing the border, and the order of the two days in the first-time guide.
| Ticket | Our price | What it includes | Time | How you buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Side Ticket | US$ 49 | Falls Trail, park bus, lifts and 5 more routes | Half day | Online with us, day + entry time |
| Argentina Side Ticket | US$ 72 | Upper and Lower Circuits, Devil's Throat walkway and train | Full day | Online with us, day + time slot, up to 30 days ahead |
| Both Sides TicketTwo days · the full picture | US$ 115 | Everything in both, one entry per side | Two days, one per side | One purchase with us, one day per park |
Prices in US dollars per person, park entry and our service included. Scroll sideways on small screens.
Questions
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu?
About two hours on a direct flight, according to the Brazilian park. Check current schedules with the airlines.
How far is Foz do Iguaçu airport from the falls?
About four kilometres from the park's falls area, roughly ten minutes by road on the BR-469.
Is there a bus to the park?
Yes: city bus line 120, Parque Nacional–Aeroporto, runs from the urban bus terminal (TTU) in Foz do Iguaçu. Taxis and ride apps also go to the park.
I have a Brazilian passport. Can I book with you?
Our tickets carry the foreign visitor fare only. Travellers with a Brazilian, Argentine, Paraguayan, Uruguayan or Venezuelan passport have their own category at each park, which we do not sell.
Can I also visit the Argentine side from Foz do Iguaçu?
Yes. Cross the Tancredo Neves bridge to Puerto Iguazú with your passport, ideally on a separate day. Our Both Sides ticket gives you both entries in one purchase.