How to travel from Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos, Peru

The distance between Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos is around 1,879km (1,168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos by plane, bus, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IquitosPuerto Maldonado if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Iquitos (IQT).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $150($150)
Operated by

LATAM Chile

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Cusco, Ayacucho then Huancayo and then to Pucallpa then take a ferry to Iquitos.

  • Duration4 days 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos

There are several options for getting from Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos by plane, bus, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around $105 and will take around 4 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $150.

The distance between Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos is around 1,879km (1,168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,080km (671 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos by plane.

The quickest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx $150.

The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around $105 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Iquitos (IQT). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Iquitos (IQT). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos. Flights depart from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) and arrive at Iquitos (IQT) - via Lima (LIM). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos. There is however a flight that goes via Lima (LIM). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) and and arrive into Iquitos (IQT).

The closest major airport to Iquitos is Crnl. FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) (IQT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Iquitos. Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) (TPP) and FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (PCL) 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 Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Iquitos (IQT). instead which will take 3h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around $150.

How do I get from Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos

Compare travel optionsbetween Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos

Transport options from Puerto Maldonado to Iquitos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
$150($150)
on demand1,879km (1,168 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
4 days 15h
$105($105)
once a week3,014km (1,873 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Taxi3 days
$165($165)
3 times a week3,460km (2,150 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos

Bus companies

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Airports near Iquitos

The following major airports near Iquitos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.

IQT
Crnl. FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Iquitos
TPP
Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
463km (288 miles) from Iquitos
PCL
FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL)
International Airport
Distance
536km (333 miles) from Iquitos