Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)

The arrival process follows a standard international procedure from aircraft disembarkation through immigration control, baggage claim, customs inspection, and into the public arrivals area.

• Disembark via jetbridge or terminal bus into the main concourse following signs for immigration.
• Present your passport, entry documents, and any required visa at the national immigration control counters.
• Proceed to the baggage claim area located immediately past immigration control to collect checked luggage.
• Pass through customs inspection, where checked baggage and hand luggage may be subject to X-ray scanning.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall to access ground transport, ATMs, and currency exchange desks.

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official airport taxis operate outside the arrivals hall and offer direct service to Asunción.

  Time:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 100,000–140,000 PYG

• Ride-hailing

  Rideshare

  App-based rideshare services (such as Uber and Bolt) operate at the airport, picking up passengers outside the main terminal area.

  Time:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 60,000–90,000 PYG

• Bus

  Public Bus

  Local public buses (Line 30 routes) stop along the airport access road, connecting Luque to central Asunción.

  Time:

  roughly 45-65 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 2,300–3,600 PYG

Transit procedures depend on whether you are transferring between two international flights or connecting to a domestic destination.

• International-to-international transfer passengers with onward boarding passes can follow transit signs without clearing full Paraguayan entry control.
• Passengers connecting from international to domestic flights must complete passport control, clear customs, collect baggage, and check in at the main hall.
• Allow roughly 60 to 90 minutes minimum for transfers within the single terminal building.

Public Wi-Fi access is available throughout the main terminal concourses.

• Connect to the official airport Wi-Fi network from your device.
• Complete the captive portal acceptance page using a mobile browser.
• Purchasing a local SIM card landside or configuring an eSIM beforehand is advisable for continuous mobile data outside the terminal.

Services for cash withdrawal and currency conversion are available in the public landside arrivals area.

• ATMs accepting international credit and debit cards are situated in the landside arrivals hall.
• Currency exchange counters operate inside the terminal for major foreign currencies.
• Card payment is standard in major hotels and restaurants in Asunción, but cash in Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG) is necessary for buses and local taxis.

Food and beverage outlets are available both landside in the main hall and airside after security control.

• Landside cafeterias provide hot drinks, pastries, and basic meals for arriving and departing passengers.
• Airside snack bars offer light meals, sandwiches, and refreshments prior to departure.
• Operating hours generally correspond to the daily flight schedule.

A VIP lounge is accessible to eligible passengers in the airside departures zone.

• Located post-security in the main departures concourse.
• Access is provided via participating airline status, lounge programmes, or walk-in payment subject to space.
• Offers quiet seating, Wi-Fi access, departure monitors, and light refreshments.

There are no hotels inside the terminal, but options exist in nearby Luque and along the main avenue towards central Asunción.

• Hotels in Luque are situated within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the terminal.
• International business hotels are located along Avenida Aviadores del Chaco, roughly 15 minutes away by taxi.
• Private airport transfers can be arranged directly with most mid-range and upper-tier hotels.

Baggage claim carousels are located in the arrivals zone before customs control.

• Carousels are clearly signposted immediately following international immigration desks.
• For delayed or damaged luggage, lodge a report at the operating airline desk inside the baggage area prior to exiting through customs.
• Luggage wrapping facilities are available in the landside check-in area.

Basic travel infrastructure is available for families travelling with infants and young children.

• Restrooms with baby changing surfaces are available in public and secure zones.
• Ramp and lift access connects the main floor levels for travellers with strollers.

• ATMs
• Currency exchange
• VIP Lounge
• Duty-free shops
• Luggage wrapping
• Information desk
• Car rental desks

Local emergency number: 911 (Police), 141 (Ambulance), 132 (Fire).

• For medical issues inside the terminal, notify airport security officers or contact the medical post.
• The primary national emergency number for police assistance across Paraguay is 911.
• If you lose your passport, contact your local embassy or consulate in Asunción and file a report with the airport police.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• DINAC - Dirección Nacional de Aeronáutica CivilOfficial airport source
• Dirección Nacional de Migraciones ParaguayGovernment source
• Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios - CustomsGovernment source
• Ministerio de Obras Públicas y ComunicacionesOfficial transit source
• Policía Nacional del ParaguayGovernment source