Flying from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Cataratas International Airport (IGU): what you need to know
El Calafate and Foz do Iguaçu are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
To ensure you catch your FTE to IGU flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way El Calafate Airport to Cataratas International Airport flight is 297 €. A return ticket is currently 464 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from FTE to IGU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from El Calafate Airport to Cataratas International Airport.
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Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from FTE arrive on schedule 85.18% of the time.
Central El Calafate to El Calafate Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Arriving at Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
If you're landing on a late El Calafate Airport to Cataratas International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near IGU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cataratas International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and explore beyond Foz do Iguaçu's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cataratas International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to central Foz do Iguaçu
From Cataratas International Airport, Foz do Iguaçu is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
The quietest month for a flight from El Calafate Airport to Cataratas International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Foz do Iguaçu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from El Calafate Airport to Cataratas International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Foz do Iguaçu, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FTE to IGU in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Londrina is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Foz do Iguaçu. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Igapo Lake, Jardim Botanico de Londrina and Londrina Metropolitan Cathedral.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Foz do Iguaçu, Maringa is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Catedral Basilica Menor Nossa Senhora da Gloria, Parque Alfredo Nyffler and Inga Park.
