Travel to Iquitos

There are numerous flights to Iquitos from the capital Lima. LAN  flies 4 to 5 times per day; Peruvian Airlines  flies twice daily and offers flights without penalties and other facilities. Star Peru may offer slightly lower prices but do a brief 10-minute stop over at Tarapoto or Pucallpa on the way to re-fuel and drop off/pick up passengers. Flights are from $55 USD to $200 USD, depending the season and promotions.

Copa Airlines  has recently begun offering direct flights into Iquitos Airport from Panama International Airport allowing travelers to skip Lima Airport altogether. As of this post, they offer two flights in and out of Iquitos each week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

It is suggested to check prices in all the airlines in advance to get cheap tickets.

When arriving at the airport, consider stopping at the official iPeru, Tourist Information and Assistance Office of the Peruvian Tourist Board (PromPerú) before exiting the terminal. You can get a free map and brochure (without ads!), a list of tour providers, recommendations about what to see and do and safety recommendations. They may help you in case of problems and complaints in all over Peru.

Boat

Iquitos can be reached by boat from any navigable port on the Amazon River. Boat prices will depend on the distance, speed of the boat, number of passengers, and your bargaining skills.

Coca, Ecuador to Iquitos

The trip from Francisco de Orellana (Coca), Ecuador to Iquitos takes over 8 days. The first five days are around the Yasuni National Park in the lagoon of Jatuncocha (Ecuador). It then leaves on an adventure