# ASU — Asunción (Asunción–Silvio Pettirossi International)

> ASU (Asunción–Silvio Pettirossi International) is the main international airport serving Asunción, Paraguay. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/asu-asuncion

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Order Uber, Bolt, or MUV
- **Typical fare:** PYG$60,000–PYG$100,000
- **Journey time:** 20–30 min to Centro/Recoleta
- **Pickup point:** Rideshare zone outside Arrivals
- **Key warning:** Few public buses serve the airport; unmarked taxis at the curb overcharge
- **Fare reality (ASU → Centro):** expected PYG$60,000–PYG$100,000 · concerning PYG$200,000+ · likely scam PYG$300,000+ unmetered
- **Overall risk:** medium — Compact airport. Limited official transport infrastructure — Uber/Bolt strongly recommended. Avoid unmarked taxis at the curb after dark.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of ASU, ranked

1. **Uber / Bolt / MUV** _(recommended)_ — cost PYG$50,000–PYG$90,000, journey 20–30 min, wait 3–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap; Tracked
2. **Official taxi (desk)** — cost PYG$120,000–PYG$180,000, journey 20–30 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: Pricier than app
3. **Bus 30A 'Aeropuerto'** — cost PYG$3,400, journey 45–75 min, wait Every 30–60 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Slow; Not for late arrivals
4. **Unmarked street taxi** — cost PYG$200,000–PYG$400,000, journey 20–30 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Frequent overcharging

## First 30 minutes after landing at ASU

1. Clear immigration
2. Collect bags, clear customs
3. Order Uber/Bolt/MUV in the app
4. Confirm plate matches
5. Total to Centro: 20–30 min

## Common scams at ASU

- **Curb unmarked taxi overcharge** (medium risk): Drivers cluster at the curb quoting PYG$300,000+ for short hops. _How to avoid:_ Use Uber/Bolt/MUV from the app.

## Payment warnings at ASU

- Card on rideshare; small PYG notes for bus and tips

## Arrival checklist for ASU

- Uber + Bolt installed
- Small PYG cash
- Hotel address in Spanish

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Last updated: June 2026

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