Travelling from Iquitos Airport (IQT) to Tarapoto Airport (TPP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport is 1 hour.
Flights from IQT to TPP start at 11:15 — the earliest with Star Peru. The last service of the day is at 11:15 with Star Peru. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IQT to TPP flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like May, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Tarapoto (and then exploring more of Peru!) is a breeze with Star Peru. This popular airline offers direct flights from Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Star Peru on this route.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport. Lima Airport is a popular stopover on the IQT to TPP route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Iquitos Airport (IQT) to Tarapoto Airport (TPP)
At the moment, $124 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $293. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IQT to TPP.
The cheapest month for flights from Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IQT to TPP.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport.
Handy information about Iquitos Airport (IQT)
Iquitos Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from IQT reach their destination on time.
To get to Iquitos Airport from central Iquitos, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IQT. Whether you have an early flight from Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tarapoto Airport (TPP)
If you're coming in on a late Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near TPP:
Go beyond Tarapoto and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Tarapoto Airport rental car from Sixt.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Tarapoto Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Tarapoto Airport (TPP)
The quietest month for a flight from Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Tarapoto based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Iquitos Airport to Tarapoto Airport for September if you want to visit Tarapoto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IQT to TPP sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Peru
Trujillo is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tarapoto. Around 338 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.
Chiclayo is another standout destination in Peru and is around 386 kilometres west of Tarapoto. No journey is complete without a visit to Reserva Ecologica Chaparri, Huaca Ventarrón and Complejo Arqueologico Ventarron.