How to find cheap flights to Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM)
$1,780 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Puerto Maldonado Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PEM, the lowest fare is $991.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Puerto Maldonado, where Puerto Maldonado Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines usually offer some great early bird deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Puerto Maldonado. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Puerto Maldonado Airport.
Best time to go to Puerto Maldonado
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Puerto Maldonado is usually May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to PEM, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Travel to Puerto Maldonado in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PEM, but also when fares can be more expensive.
Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Puerto Maldonado are generally more affordable.
With averages of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF), September is when Puerto Maldonado is warmest. Organize your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? June is the driest month in Puerto Maldonado, averaging six days of rain.
The wettest time of year is January. Go then and you'll likely get around 23 days of rainfall.
Traveling to Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to Puerto Maldonado with LATAM Airlines or Sky Airline. These leading airlines operate nonstop flights to Puerto Maldonado Airport.
Think about booking your PEM plane ticket with LATAM Airlines. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 77% of flights to this hub sticking to schedule.
PEM is located in the UTC-5 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Puerto Maldonado Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to PEM:
Flights out of Puerto Maldonado Airport reach their destination as scheduled 76% of the time. This measure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Puerto Maldonado Airport is located in Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios Region, Peru.
Getting to central Puerto Maldonado from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM)
The distance from PEM to central Puerto Maldonado is about 3 kilometers.
Once you've landed from your flight to PEM, the drive to the center takes around 5 minutes.
Puerto Maldonado makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Puerto Maldonado highlights
These popular sights have to be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Puerto Maldonado:
Monkey Island: A memorable preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.80 kilometers north of the center.
Amazon Shelter: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 kilometers south of the heart of Puerto Maldonado.
How to get to Colombia from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM)
Colombia is about 24 kilometers from PEM. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary depending on the time of day and traffic, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Explore more of Peru
There's a whole lot more to experience in Peru, starting with Sicuani. Plazoleta Malecon Vilcanota, Plaza de Armas de Sicuani and Plazoleta Pampacucho are must-visits in this city, which is about 290 kilometers south-west of Puerto Maldonado.
Another city in Peru that has plenty of appeal is Ayaviri. From Puerto Maldonado, it's around 290 kilometers south-west and is home to attractions like Centro Cultural San Juan Pablo II and mirador la verde moya Park. Work in a visit to Plaza de Armas de Ayaviri too.