The main gateway to Peru, Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, is situated 13 km north-west of the centre of the capital, Lima.

Although Lima Airport is modern, it is often very crowded, and long queues can form at check-in and security when departing. We recommend arriving at least3 hours before your flight.

Most flights from Lima are operated by LATAM, Sky Airline andJetSmart.

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There are very frequent flights from Lima to domestic Peruvian destinations (for example, there are flights to Cusco or Arequipa several times an hour), regional international routes (mostly to Chile, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador) and long-haul routes.

Intercontinental flights from Lima go to the following destinations:

• Amsterdam – KLM
• Atlanta – Delta
• Cancún –LATAM
• Houston –United
• Los Angeles –LATAM
• Madrid – Air Europa,Iberia,LATAM, Plus Ultra
• Mexico City – AeroMexico,LATAM
• Miami – American Airlines,LATAM
• Montreal – Air Transat
• New York –LATAM, United
• Paris – Air France
• Salt Lake City –Delta
• Toronto –Air Transat