How to travel from Iquitos to Huacachina, Peru
The distance between Iquitos and Huacachina is around 1,388km (862 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Iquitos to Huacachina by plane, bus, taxi and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Huacachina → Iquitos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Lima (LIM), Bus
Fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Ica.
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost$110($110)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Pucallpa then take the bus to Lima and then to Ica.
- Duration3 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost$69($69)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iquitos and Huacachina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Iquitos to Huacachina by plane, bus, taxi and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around $69 and will take around 3 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $110.
The distance between Iquitos and Huacachina is around 1,388km (862 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,182km (735 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Iquitos and Huacachina by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Iquitos to Huacachina is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx $110.
The cheapest way to travel between Iquitos and Huacachina is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around $69 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Iquitos and Huacachina. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Ica. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iquitos and Huacachina. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Ica. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iquitos to Huacachina. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Ayacucho (AYP) then take the bus to Ica. instead which will take 10h 50m.
The closest major airport to Huacachina is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 272km (169 miles) from Huacachina. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Iquitos to Huacachina. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Ayacucho (AYP) then take the bus to Ica. instead which will take 10h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iquitos to Huacachina is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around $230.
Compare travel optionsbetween Iquitos and Huacachina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Lima (LIM), Bus + 3 similar | 7h 40m | $110($110) | every 2 hours | 1,388km (862 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 50m | $230($230) | once daily | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
| Fly to Jauja (JAU), bus | 13h 15m | $145($145) | every 4 hours | 1,761km (1,094 miles) |
| Fly to Cuzco (CUZ), Bus | 19h 25m | $160($160) | every 20 mins | 1,898km (1,179 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 3 days 19h | $69($69) | once a week | 1,976km (1,228 miles) |
| Taxi, Ferry and Bus | 2 days | $125($125) | 3 times a week | 2,020km (1,255 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Iquitos and Huacachina
Bus companies
Expreso Antezana
Turismo Jaksa
CIVA
Oltursa
Cruz del Sur
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
Star Peru
Ferry operators
Transporte Fluvial Romero
Transporte Fluvial Henry
Airports near Huacachina
The following major airports near Huacachina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Huacachina
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 472km (293 miles) from Huacachina
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
- Distance
- 515km (320 miles) from Huacachina