Iquitos flights from London take 16-22 hours with one or two connections. The city is served by Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), located about 4.5 miles from the centre.
Most flights connect through Lima, Madrid. Airlines like LATAM, Avianca, Iberia and KLM offer the best connections.
Return fares range from £446-650 in low season to £850-1,100 during peak periods. February-April / October-November typically offers the best deals.
Iquitos is in Peru. May to October (lower water levels, easier wildlife viewing) is the best time to visit.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals can appear but aren't guaranteed
February-April / October-November offers the best value
Sweet spot
6-8 weeks before travel for best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During May-September / December-January unless necessary
School holiday periods if flexible
Amazon lodges
Multi-day stays in jungle lodges. Wildlife spotting, piranha fishing, night hikes and indigenous village visits.
Belén Market
Floating market district selling everything from jungle fruits to natural remedies. Best visited in morning.
Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
Peru's largest protected area. Multi-day expeditions by boat. Pink river dolphins, caimans and macaws.
Malecón
Riverside promenade in the city centre. Iron houses designed by Gustave Eiffel (yes, that Eiffel).
Pilpintuwasi
Butterfly farm and animal rescue centre. Rescued jaguars, manatees and other Amazonian wildlife.