Lima · Peru
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in the province of Callao, approximately 11 kilometres north-west of Lima historic city centre and 17 kilometres from Miraflores. The airport operates primarily from a single main passenger terminal building handling both domestic and international traffic. It serves as Peru primary air gateway and central hub for domestic onward travel.
Terminals
- Main Terminal
- Handles all international and domestic passenger arrivals and departures within a single integrated structure.
Ankunft
International arrivals follow a single sequence through immigration control, baggage reclaim, customs inspection, and into the arrivals hall.
- Disembark the aircraft and follow signs along the concourse towards International Arrivals and Immigration (Migraciones).
- Present your valid passport to immigration officials; tourist entries are registered electronically into the national system.
- Proceed down to the baggage reclaim area to collect checked luggage from the assigned carousel.
- Pass through SUNAT customs control and submit luggage for X-ray screening if instructed by customs officers.
- Exit into the public arrivals hall to access official taxi desks, currency exchange counters, ATMs, and transport options.
Transport in die Stadt
Taxi
Official Airport Taxi
Book and pay at authorized taxi counters (such as Taxi Green or Taxi Directo) inside the arrivals hall prior to exiting the terminal.
- Dauer:
- roughly 45-90 minutes depending on traffic
- Typische Kosten:
- typically 60-90 PEN (approx. 15-25 USD)
Zug
Express Airport Bus
Airport Express Lima operates scheduled buses connecting the terminal directly to key hotel stops in the Miraflores district.
- Dauer:
- roughly 60-90 minutes
- Typische Kosten:
- typically 20 PEN (approx. 6 USD)
Fahrdienste
App-Based Rideshare
Drivers pick up passengers in the designated vehicle parking area outside the main terminal concourse.
- Dauer:
- roughly 45-90 minutes
- Typische Kosten:
- typically 45-75 PEN
Umsteigen & Verbindungen
Connecting between international and domestic flights requires clearing border control, reclaiming baggage, and re-checking at the departures level.
- Upon landing on an international flight, complete immigration and customs clearance before heading to domestic departures.
- Reclaim all checked baggage in the arrivals area and carry it to the second-floor check-in counters for your domestic carrier.
- Allow a minimum transfer buffer of 2.5 to 3 hours to navigate immigration, customs, and security re-screening.
- Passengers on single-ticket international transfers should verify with their airline whether bags are checked through.
Wi-Fi & verbunden bleiben
Complimentary Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the passenger terminal for short sessions.
- Select the official airport Wi-Fi network on your device to launch the login portal.
- Accept the standard terms and conditions on the landing page to establish a connection.
- Free access is limited to a set duration (typically 30 to 60 minutes), after which additional time can be purchased.
Geld, Karten & Trinkgeld
Peruvian Soles (PEN) are used locally, though electronic card payments are widely accepted at established businesses.
- ATMs from major national banking networks (e.g. GlobalNet, BCP) are situated in both landside and airside zones.
- Official currency exchange desks operate in the arrivals hall, though city centre rates are typically more favourable.
- Inform your home bank of travel to Peru to prevent card blocks on local ATM transactions.
Essen & Trinken
Food and beverage options are located landside and in both airside departure concourses.
- A landside food court on the upper level offers quick-service Peruvian specialities and international fast-food chains.
- Airside concourses feature cafes, casual sit-down restaurants, and grab-and-go outlets.
- A selection of food venues operates 24 hours daily to accommodate early morning and late night international flights.
Lounges & Ruhebereiche
VIP lounges operate in both the international and domestic departure areas.
- International departures concourses feature lounges accessible via lounge membership programmes, premium tickets, or day passes.
- Standard lounge amenities include Wi-Fi, food buffets, beverages, comfortable seating, and flight information displays.
- A dedicated lounge is also available airside within the domestic departures section.
Flughafenhotels
An on-site hotel is situated directly opposite the terminal, with additional hotel choices located a short drive away.
- The Wyndham Costa del Sol airport hotel is positioned directly across from the terminal and connected via a covered walkway.
- Day rooms and spa facilities are available at the on-site hotel for passengers with lengthy layovers.
- Further accommodations are accessible within a 15-to-30-minute taxi drive in surrounding districts.
Gepäck & Zoll
Baggage services including left luggage storage and protective wrapping are available landside.
- Left luggage storage facilities operate 24 hours in the public area, charging rates based on bag size and duration.
- Luggage wrapping stations are located in the main departures hall near the check-in rows.
- Baggage trolleys are available near the reclaim carousels and main terminal entrances.
Familie & Barrierefreiheit
Essential amenities for families travelling with infants are present across the terminal.
- Baby care rooms equipped with changing tables are integrated alongside main toilet facilities throughout the airport.
- Priority lanes at security screening and immigration are available for travellers with toddlers or infants.
- Landside pharmacies stock basic travel hygiene items, baby formula, and infant supplies.
Einrichtungen
- ATMs and Currency Exchange
- Left Luggage (Baggage Storage)
- Luggage Wrapping
- 24-Hour Medical Post
- VIP Lounges
- Walkway Access Airport Hotel
- Telecom Kiosks (Local SIM Cards)
Notfall & Sicherheit
Lokale Notrufnummer: 105 (Police) / 106 (SAMU Medical) / 116 (Fire)
- For medical assistance inside the airport, notify uniformed LAP staff or visit the Sanidad Aérea medical post.
- National Police (Policía Nacional del Perú) officers maintain a permanent presence throughout the terminal complex.
- In case of a lost passport, report the incident to airport immigration authorities and contact your national embassy in Lima.
Vor der Abreise
- Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
- Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
- Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
- Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
- Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
- Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
- Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
- Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.
Offizielle Quellen
Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.
- Lima Airport PartnersOffizielle Flughafenquelle
- Superintendencia Nacional de MigracionesRegierungsquelle
- SUNAT - Aduanas PeruRegierungsquelle
- Airport Express LimaOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
- Policía Nacional del PerúRegierungsquelle
Guide zuletzt aktualisiert am 29. August 2026
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