turismo ·
Foz do Iguaçu Airport records 30.51% passenger growth in 2026
Guia 3 newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannPortuguêsEspañol
2.14 million travelers moved between January and September boost tourism at the Falls
The International Airport of Foz do Iguaçu handled 2,140,864 passengers between January and September 2026, a 30.51% increase compared with the same period in 2025. The rise reflects a larger influx of tourists to Iguaçu National Park, which received 1,688,828 visitors this year.
Between January and September 2026, the International Airport of Foz do Iguaçu recorded 2,140,864 passengers, representing a jump of 30.51% compared with the same interval in 2025 (1,640,349 passengers). In September 2026, the number of passengers grew 29% relative to September 2025, according to the Municipal Tourism Department.
The city of Foz do Iguaçu, located in western Paraná and home to about 299,112 residents (IBGE), concentrates attractions such as the Iguaçu Falls, Bird Park, Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant and the Three Borders Landmark. Iguaçu National Park received 1,688,828 visitors this year, according to data from the Municipal Tourism Department.
Daily, the airport handles roughly 7,500 arrivals and departures, offering direct flights to Guarulhos, Congonhas, Campinas, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Fortaleza and Santiago (Chile).
Still have questions? Ask the border
Guia 3's AI answers instantly, only from verified guides and live data, never made up.
Ask my own question →Read also
Live tools
Saiba de tudo antes de todo mundo
Câmbio, clima e o que importa nos três países, no seu e-mail, todo dia. Gratuito, sem spam.
✓ Guia 3 fact-check
Content verified by the newsroom based on an official source: Tá No Site. Last checked: 10/30/2026. Found something inaccurate? We fix it fast. How we work.
Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
AI-automated curation with editorial supervision, your correction or suggestion helps keep things right.