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PEM Padre Aldamiz International Airport

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Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) serves Puerto Maldonado. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPEM
ICAOSPTU
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Elevation201 m

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The airport in numbers

Padre Aldamiz International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Padre Aldamiz International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 310,488 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 336,763 in 2019.

Passengers / year
310,488
as of 2022
Peak traffic
336,763
in 2019
Elevation
201 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aeropuertos Andinos del Perú
Passengers per year, 1994–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Padre Aldamiz International Airport to Puerto Maldonado

Train & bus: No rail. Lima (LIM): the Airport Express bus to Miraflores, or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Only an official taxi from a desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Cabify/InDrive (legal). Don't take a taxi outside.

Tipping: Round up; not required.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Padre Aldamiz International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Puerto Maldonado ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Padre Aldamiz International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: LAN Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Padre Aldamiz International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Padre Aldamiz International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Puerto Maldonado shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Padre Aldamiz International Airport to the centre of Puerto Maldonado?
No rail. Lima (LIM): the Airport Express bus to Miraflores, or a taxi.
Can I use a ride app from Padre Aldamiz International Airport?
Only an official taxi from a desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Cabify/InDrive (legal). Don't take a taxi outside.
What's the cheapest way from Padre Aldamiz International Airport to Puerto Maldonado?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail. Lima (LIM): the Airport Express bus to Miraflores, or a taxi.
Can I get from Padre Aldamiz International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail. Lima (LIM): the Airport Express bus to Miraflores, or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Padre Aldamiz International Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Cuzco, Lima. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Padre Aldamiz International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Padre Aldamiz International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Padre Aldamiz International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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