Which airport should I fly into for Ilo?

For long-haul and international flights, Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) is the main gateway near Ilo. The closest airport, Ilo Airport (ILQ), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Ilo?

The nearest is about 4 mi (7 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Ilo?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Ilo

The closest airports to Ilo, Peru: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Ilo, Peru is Ilo Airport (ILQ), about 4 mi (7 km) away — roughly 15 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
ILQ	Ilo AirportIlo, Peru	4 mi / 7 km	15 min	Regional
TCQ	Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International AirportTacna, Peru	76 mi / 122 km	1 hr 46 min	International
ARI	Chacalluta AirportArica, Chile	83 mi / 133 km	1 hr 55 min	Regional
AQP	Rodriguez Ballon International AirportArequipa, Peru	91 mi / 146 km	2 hr 7 min	International
JUL	Inca Manco Capac International AirportJuliaca, Peru	169 mi / 272 km	3 hr 56 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Ilo Airport (ILQ) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) (76 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Ilo. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with ILQ.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near ILQ saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Ilo is Ilo Airport (ILQ), about 4 mi (7 km) away — roughly 15 min by road.