Puerto Maldonado Airport

Padre Aldamiz International Airport in Puerto Maldonado opened in the early 1970s and operates from a single small terminal, serving as the primary gateway to Peru’s Madre de Dios region and the Tambopata National Reserve. Modest in size but crucial for jungle tourism, the airport handles regular domestic flights—most often to Lima—operated by carriers such as LATAM Perú and Sky Airline alongside regional and charter operators; it is not a major airline hub. Located about 6 km from downtown, it’s easily reached by short taxi or shuttle rides and links travelers to river lodges; fares are generally affordable for domestic routes but can spike in high season.