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Travel to Paraguay is operating normally overall, but Paranair has announced a temporary suspension of all its flights from 30 September through 12 October 2026. Travellers should also be aware of elevated crime risks in several departments near the Brazilian border.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Paranair temporary suspension
Paranair has announced that it will temporarily stop operations from 30 September through 12 October 2026 while its aircraft undergoes scheduled major maintenance.
Services expected to resume
Paranair says regular operations on its existing routes are expected to resume from 13 October. Passengers booked during the affected period should check directly with the airline or their travel agency.
Other flights continue
This is not a closure of Paraguayan airspace or the country’s airports. Other airlines continue to provide international passenger services.
Asunción airport
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport remains Paraguay’s principal international aviation gateway and continues to operate.
Brazil border areas
Travellers should exercise additional caution in areas along Paraguay’s eastern and northeastern border with Brazil because of organized crime, drug trafficking, weapons smuggling and violent crime.
Higher-risk departments
Current U.S. guidance recommends increased caution in Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepción and San Pedro departments because of crime.
Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este is a major tourist and commercial destination close to Brazil and Argentina. Visitors should take normal precautions against theft and other crime and ensure immigration procedures are completed when crossing the border.
Get your entry recorded
Travellers entering Paraguay at a land border must complete immigration formalities at the point of entry. Do not rely on a bus driver or transport operator to arrange this later.
Brazil crossing
This is particularly important when entering through the Ciudad del Este-Foz do Iguaçu crossing. Travellers who fail to have their entry properly recorded can face a fine when leaving Paraguay.
Tri-Border Area
The region where Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina meet has significant cross-border movement but also organized criminal activity. Travellers should remain alert, particularly after dark.
Crime
Pickpocketing, bag theft, robbery and other crime occur. Travellers should be particularly cautious when withdrawing money from ATMs and avoid displaying valuables.
Latest Travel Changes
Paranair announces temporary shutdown
On 23 September 2026, Paranair announced that it will temporarily suspend its operations from 30 September through 12 October for major maintenance on its aircraft.
Passengers being contacted
Paranair says passengers who booked directly with the airline are being notified, while travel agencies have also received information to manage affected bookings.
Operations expected back on 13 October
The airline currently expects regular services on its existing routes to resume from 13 October 2026.
U.S. Level 1 overall
The U.S. State Department’s current advisory rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions overall, with increased caution recommended in five departments because of crime.
Canada has a higher national warning
Canadian guidance updated on 24 September 2026 recommends exercising a high degree of caution in Paraguay because of increasing crime.
Before You Travel
If you are booked with Paranair between 30 September and 12 October, check your reservation directly with the airline or your travel agency.
Passengers travelling with other airlines should still confirm their individual flight before departure.
Confirm the passport and visa requirements applying to your nationality.
When entering Paraguay by land, make sure immigration officials properly record your arrival at the border crossing.
Exercise additional caution when travelling through areas close to the Brazilian border, particularly Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepción and San Pedro.
Monitor local weather and road conditions when travelling overland, particularly during periods of heavy rain or wildfire activity.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.