Rio De Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu (GIG–IGU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–IGU is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, Azul and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 734 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 GOL | 41 | 738, 7M8 | 2h10-2h25 | – | – | – |
| AD Azul | 32 | 738, 7M8 | 2h10-2h25 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 15 | 738 | 2h10-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 738 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 1 | 738 | 2h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · IGU: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 PM in Foz do Iguaçu.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
GIG–IGU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to IGU
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Cataratas International Airport (IGU) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Air France, avianca, Emirates, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 107 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to IGU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to IGU ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 734 miles (1,181 km). There are approximately 107 weekly flights outbound and 124 return, totaling 231 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via REC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.