Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)

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.

• 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.

  Time:

  roughly 45-90 minutes depending on traffic

  Typical cost:

  typically 60-90 PEN (approx. 15-25 USD)

• Train

  Express Airport Bus

  Airport Express Lima operates scheduled buses connecting the terminal directly to key hotel stops in the Miraflores district.

  Time:

  roughly 60-90 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 20 PEN (approx. 6 USD)

• Ride-hailing

  App-Based Rideshare

  Drivers pick up passengers in the designated vehicle parking area outside the main terminal concourse.

  Time:

  roughly 45-90 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 45-75 PEN

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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)

Local emergency number: 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.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Lima Airport PartnersOfficial airport source
• Superintendencia Nacional de MigracionesGovernment source
• SUNAT - Aduanas PeruGovernment source
• Airport Express LimaOfficial transit source
• Policía Nacional del PerúGovernment source