Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

How to get to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

Iquitos city center is approximately 10 km from the airport: transfer takes approximately 20-40 minutes by taxi or mototaxi.

By Car

Visitors arriving by car reach Iquitos city centre in approximately 20-40 minutes.

By Train

There is no rail connection to the airport (Iquitos is not reachable by road from the rest of Peru).

By Bus

Public transport to the airport is limited; most visitors travel by taxi or motorcycle taxi.

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Tips Always agree on the fare with the driver before leaving, whether for taxis or mototaxis (the typical local motorized tricycles), a more economical and picturesque option to get around the city.

Average travel time to IQT

TrainNot available

Shuttle busLimited service

Taxi / Private hire20-40 minutes (15-50 soles depending on mode)

Parking near Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

In front of the terminal is a small parking area.

Parking costs are standard for the area.

How to get to Iquitos from IQT

By Train

There is no direct rail connection with the airport.

By Bus

Public transport lines to the airport are few, which is why taxis are often preferred.

By Taxi

A regular taxi costs approximately 25-35 soles (20-30 minutes), up to 40-50 soles to the city center; a mototaxi costs approximately 15-25 soles, fare always to be agreed in advance.

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Car rental at Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

Some car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, although the road network around Iquitos is limited due to the absence of connections to the rest of the country.

You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card.

Hotels near Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

Iquitos is the largest city in the world with no roads connecting it to the rest of the country: you can only get there by air or by river, and Francisco Secada Vignetta airport is 7-8 km from downtown, 15-20 minutes by taxi. Those staying in the city find the historic centre on the Malecón convenient, steps from the Plaza de Armas; those in Iquitos only as a jumping-off point for the jungle can skip the city altogether and carry on by boat to a lodge on the Amazon, where the river transfer alone can take hours.

Neighbourhood

Centre and Malecón

15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport for 7-8 km.

Best for: Those who want the Malecón Tarapacá, the Plaza de Armas and the Belén market within walking distance before or after a jungle excursion.

Pros

Malecón on the Amazon river, Casa de Fierro and the floating Belén market within walking distance
The handiest base for arranging a jungle excursion from the city's port

Cons

Heat and humidity make walking hard going during the middle of the day
Downtown has little to do with the jungle experience that brings most travellers to Iquitos

Recommended hotels

DoubleTree By Hilton Iquitos Formerly the Dorado Plaza, reopened after a multimillion-dollar renovation on Jr. Napo 258: 2 minutes on foot from the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, the only international hotel in the old town. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Lodge deep in the Amazon

From the port of Iquitos the Muyuna Lodge is reached in about 3 hours by boat going 140 km upriver on the Amazon; all-inclusive packages include the river transfer to and from the airport or the port.

Best for: Those with more days available who want to sleep in the forest, not in the city: pink dolphins, piranhas and nights without widespread electric light.

Pros

Watching pink dolphins, piranhas and Amazon wildlife directly from the lodge, with no need for further travel
All-inclusive packages covering meals, guided excursions and the river transfer from the airport

Cons

The boat transfer alone takes half a day, to be budgeted separately from the flight
Not an option for a mere layover or short stop: it needs at least 2-3 nights to make sense

Recommended hotels

Amazon Muyuna Lodge - All Inclusive In the Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Communal Reserve, 140 km and about 3 hours upriver by boat on the Amazon from Iquitos; multi-day packages with meals, guides and excursions included, built for those who want the real jungle, not a day trip. View availability

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Airport services

The airport is the only quick air access to Iquitos, a city unreachable by road and the heart of Peruvian Amazonia.

Shopping & Duty Free

A duty-free area is present, though not particularly expansive.

Lounges & relaxation

No dedicated VIP lounges are present, in line with this airport's size.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The public areas of the terminal are covered by Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

Some essential provisions are available for families in transit in the waiting areas.

Terminal guide

The terminal is compact, consistent with its role as a regional hub for access to the Amazon.

For flights, plan for 2 hours buffer before departure.

Map of Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Can Iquitos be reached by road?

No, it's the largest city in the world not accessible by road: plane (or river travel) is the only way to get there from the rest of Peru.

Q. What is a mototaxi?

A typical local motorised tricycle, a cheap and picturesque way to get around Iquitos: roughly 15-25 soles from the airport, a fare always to be agreed in advance.

Q. How much does a regular taxi from the airport to downtown Iquitos cost?

A regular taxi costs roughly 25-50 soles for a journey of 20-40 minutes, depending on traffic and the exact destination.

Q. Is Iquitos a good starting point for the Amazon?

Yes, it's the main gateway to the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, with excursions and cruises on the Amazon River that can be arranged directly from the city.