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.
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 Iquitos → Puerto Maldonado if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Iquitos (IQT).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Cusco, Ayacucho then Huancayo and then to Pucallpa then take a ferry to Iquitos.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 45m | $150($150) | on demand | 1,879km (1,168 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4 days 15h | $105($105) | once a week | 3,014km (1,873 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Taxi | 3 days | $165($165) | 3 times a week | 3,460km (2,150 miles) |
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The following major airports near Iquitos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.