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Silvio Pettirossi International Airport

Asunción, Paraguay · South America

A compact single-terminal airport that is refreshingly easy to navigate and connect through, but the traveler experience is held back by basic airside food, scarce power, and immigration queues that spike hard around LATAM/Copa banks.

Airportist Score

6.1/ 10

Passengers

1.1 million

Security

12 min

10 photos

Aerial view of the white stepped main terminal and control tower at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, with parking lot, palm trees, and roadway in front under a clear sky. — Photo: Fabioramireezz
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Bright departure lounge with rows of silver metal seats, departure boards, and large windows looking out over the apron and a parked airliner. — Photo: Fabioramireezz
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Street-level view of the white multi-level terminal facade with red “Aeropuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirossi” lettering, diagonal ramps, and the curbside entrance. — Photo: Marce.af
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Busy arrivals hall with travelers waiting near a staircase, digital screens, and illuminated “Cambio” currency-exchange counters under fluorescent lighting. — Photo: Vanquish0
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Quiet transit corridor with blue leather gate seats, a hanging “Puertas / Gates 5-6” sign, glass-front retail shops, and Paraguayan flags. — Photo: Vanquish0
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Spacious terminal lobby with shiny tile floors, an escalator, and a cream-colored vintage biplane on display in the center of the hall. — Photo: Vanquish0
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Airport apron under a deep blue sky with a Sol del Paraguay jet and boarding buses in the foreground and other airliners parked near a jet bridge. — Photo: FF MM
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Three women sitting on the terminal floor beside an Aero Café, selling colorful woven bags, textiles, and beaded jewelry laid out on white cloths. — Photo: Fadesga
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Golden bust of aviator Silvio Pettirossi on a white pedestal among pink flowers and tall palm trees at the airport grounds. — Photo: Fabioramireezz
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Indoor memorial niche with wooden religious statues flanking a lit display of a historic photo, handwritten note, and medallions dedicated to Silvio Pettirossi. — Photo: Rodney Damián
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2.5–3 hours before international departures

Immigration and check-in queues spike hard 90 minutes before LATAM/Copa banks.

Domestic flights can get away with 90 minutes; international cannot. Avoid 05:30–07:30 and 18:00–20:00 peaks if possible.

Terminal

Treat it as one continuous hall

Everything is airside after a single security checkpoint — no long walks or train rides.

Domestic and international gates share the same post-security area; just follow the gate numbers and ignore ‘terminal’ language on apps.

Food

Eat before security or accept limited options

Post-security food is basic café fare and overpriced; better options sit landside.

If you have a long layover, clear immigration, eat in the city-side restaurants, then re-clear security — the terminal is small enough that this is realistic.

Live checks

Use the DINAC app and airline WhatsApp

Boards lag; real-time gate and delay info is more reliable via airline chat or the official DINAC flight status page.

Paranair and LATAM both run active WhatsApp support that often knows gate changes before the screens update.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for ASU.

Updated Jul 13, 2026

Single compact terminal handling all domestic and international flights
Main carriers: LATAM, Paranair, Copa Airlines, Gol, Avianca
Immigration and customs are the usual bottlenecks — not security
No TSA PreCheck/Clear equivalent; standard local screening only
Uber and local taxis both work; fixed-rate taxis available curbside
Small enough that 45–60 min is usually enough for connections

3 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.5

Food4.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.1 million

Terminals

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

12 min

Best For

Short regional connections under 90 minutesTravelers who prefer simple single-terminal layoutsPriority Pass or day-pass lounge users on longer waits

Watch Out For

Immigration and check-in queues 90 minutes before morning and evening banksLimited, overpriced airside cafés with only basic sandwiches and empanadasScarce power outlets and no quiet zones outside the VIP Lounge

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

10 photos

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2.5–3 hours before international departures

Immigration and check-in queues spike hard 90 minutes before LATAM/Copa banks.

Domestic flights can get away with 90 minutes; international cannot. Avoid 05:30–07:30 and 18:00–20:00 peaks if possible.

Terminal

Treat it as one continuous hall

Everything is airside after a single security checkpoint — no long walks or train rides.

Domestic and international gates share the same post-security area; just follow the gate numbers and ignore ‘terminal’ language on apps.

Food

Eat before security or accept limited options

Post-security food is basic café fare and overpriced; better options sit landside.

If you have a long layover, clear immigration, eat in the city-side restaurants, then re-clear security — the terminal is small enough that this is realistic.

Live checks

Use the DINAC app and airline WhatsApp

Boards lag; real-time gate and delay info is more reliable via airline chat or the official DINAC flight status page.

Paranair and LATAM both run active WhatsApp support that often knows gate changes before the screens update.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for ASU.

Updated Jul 13, 2026

Single compact terminal handling all domestic and international flights
Main carriers: LATAM, Paranair, Copa Airlines, Gol, Avianca
Immigration and customs are the usual bottlenecks — not security
No TSA PreCheck/Clear equivalent; standard local screening only
Uber and local taxis both work; fixed-rate taxis available curbside
Small enough that 45–60 min is usually enough for connections

3 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.5

Food4.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.1 million

Terminals

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

12 min

Best For

Short regional connections under 90 minutesTravelers who prefer simple single-terminal layoutsPriority Pass or day-pass lounge users on longer waits

Watch Out For