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iata: ASU
name: Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
city: Asunción
country: Paraguay
lastUpdated: '2026-09-02'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.dinac.gov.py/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.dinac.gov.py/'
  - 'https://www.migraciones.gov.py/'
  - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/'
quickFacts:
  - 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
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 2.5–3 hours before international departures
    detail: >-
      Domestic flights can get away with 90 minutes; international cannot. Avoid
      05:30–07:30 and 18:00–20:00 peaks if possible.
    summary: >-
      Immigration and check-in queues spike hard 90 minutes before LATAM/Copa
      banks.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Treat it as one continuous hall
    detail: >-
      Domestic and international gates share the same post-security area; just
      follow the gate numbers and ignore ‘terminal’ language on apps.
    summary: >-
      Everything is airside after a single security checkpoint — no long walks
      or train rides.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Eat before security or accept limited options
    detail: >-
      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.
    summary: >-
      Post-security food is basic café fare and overpriced; better options sit
      landside.
    category: food
  - label: Live checks
    title: Use the DINAC app and airline WhatsApp
    detail: >-
      Paranair and LATAM both run active WhatsApp support that often knows gate
      changes before the screens update.
    summary: >-
      Boards lag; real-time gate and delay info is more reliable via airline
      chat or the official DINAC flight status page.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: VIP Gold
    zone: international
    hours: '00:00–23:59 (24 hours)'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - DragonPass / LoungeKey (when contracted)
      - Day pass / walk-up when offered (price varies; often ~USD 25–45)
    bestFor:
      - International departures
      - Quiet before late-night flights
    summary: >-
      Airside between Gates 3 and 4 after security and immigration. Open 24
      hours; Priority Pass lists a max stay of about 3 hours, a dress code (no
      sandals/shorts/vests), and limited complimentary alcohol. International
      departing passengers only.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Snacks and refreshments
      - Soft drinks and limited alcohol
      - Wi-Fi
      - Flight monitors
  - name: LATAM VIP Area (when operating)
    zone: international
    hours: Varies with LATAM departures
    access:
      - LATAM Pass elite
      - Business Class on LATAM
    bestFor:
      - LATAM passengers only
    summary: >-
      Small and only open around LATAM banks; Priority Pass lounge is usually
      better if you have access to both.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Snacks and drinks
      - Wi-Fi
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Havanna
    price: US$1 for a bottle of sparkling water
    summary: >-
      A traveler review lists this bottle price; treat it as a reported price
      rather than a current menu quote.
    location: Havanna café in the departure hall
    terminal: Terminal Internacional
  - kind: free
    name: VIP Gold
    zone: airside
    summary: >-
      Eligible lounge users can take water from the refrigerator in the
      food-and-beverage area.
    location: 'Airside after security and immigration, between Gates 3 and 4'
    terminal: Terminal Internacional
    isBestValue: true
    isBestQuality: true
airportistScore: 6.1
slug: asu
region: South America
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# Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
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**
- Comfort: 5.5
- Navigation: 8.5
- Food: 4.0
- Transport: 7.0
- Disruption resilience: 5.5

## At a glance

- Passengers: 1.1 million
- Terminals: 1
- Typical security: 12 min
- On-time: 78%
- Disruption: minor

## Best for

- Short regional connections under 90 minutes
- Travelers who prefer simple single-terminal layouts
- Priority Pass or day-pass lounge users on longer waits

## Watch out for

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

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/asu/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/asu/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/asu/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/asu/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/asu/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/asu/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/asu/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/asu/reviews.md)