Airport

AGT Guarani International Airport

Guarani International Airport (AGT) serves Ciudad del Este, about 20 km west of Ciudad del Este. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAAGT
ICAOSGES
ServesCiudad del Este
From centre20 km
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Asuncion
Elevation258 m

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The airport in numbers

Guarani International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Guarani International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 7,952 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 77,822 in 2007.

Opened
1993
33 years ago
Passengers / year
7,952
as of 2022
Peak traffic
77,822
in 2007
Elevation
258 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1996–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Guarani International Airport to Ciudad del Este

The airport is about 20 km west of Ciudad del Este, about 42 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~29 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~42 minmetered
Private transfer~42 minfixed upfront
Car rental~42 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Guarani International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Ciudad del Este ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Guarani International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TAM Brazilian Airlines · TAM Mercosur

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Guarani International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Guarani International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Ciudad del Este shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Guarani International Airport to the centre of Ciudad del Este?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 20 km west of Ciudad del Este, about 42 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Guarani International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Guarani International Airport to Ciudad del Este?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Guarani International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Guarani International Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Sao Paulo, Asuncion. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Guarani International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Guarani International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Guarani International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes