Flying from Salvador Airport (SSA) to Iguassu Falls Airport (IGU): what you need to know
Foz do Iguaçu's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Salvador.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SSA to IGU flight.
Travelling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salvador Airport (SSA) to Iguassu Falls Airport (IGU)
Right now, $127 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salvador Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $251. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SSA to IGU, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Salvador Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Salvador Airport (SSA)
81% of flights departing from Salvador Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SSA.
To reach Salvador Airport from central Salvador, it takes about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Salvador Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SSA:
Arriving at Iguassu Falls Airport (IGU)
If you're arriving on a late Salvador Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near IGU:
Grab a Iguassu Falls Airport rental car and explore Foz do Iguaçu and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Unidas and Movida are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Iguassu Falls Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Iguassu Falls Airport (IGU) to central Foz do Iguaçu
From Iguassu Falls Airport, Foz do Iguaçu is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Iguassu Falls Airport (IGU)
The quietest month for a flight from Salvador Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Foz do Iguaçu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Foz do Iguaçu is January, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Salvador Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SSA to IGU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Foz do Iguaçu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Foz do Iguaçu, a visit to Londrina will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Jardim Botanico de Londrina, Igapó Lake 1 and Londrina Metropolitan Cathedral.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Brazil, consider Maringa, roughly 338 kilometres north-east of Foz do Iguaçu. Mesquita de Maringa, Museu Dinamico Interdisciplinar and Parque do Japão are the start of reasons to visit.