Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is the primary international airport in Lima, Peru, and a hub for many aviation companies with routes all across the Americas and beyond. It’s sometimes called just Lima Airport.
The airport is situated in Callao in the Lima Metropolitan Area, about 11 kilometers northwest of Lima's city center.
The airport is a crucial hub of domestic and international air travel and the South American airport best-connected to North America by the number of direct flights. In 2024, it accommodated over 24 million passengers ranking as the 5th busiest in Latin America.
Major Airlines - LATAM, Sky Airline, Star Peru
Jorge Chávez International Airport is home to the Peruvian National Carrier - Star Peru. The carrier flies mostly domestic routes with its international arm mostly comprising charter flights.
LATAM Airlines Perú also uses the airport as a hub for operations. It is the dominant airline in the Peruvian market and offers both domestic and international flights to countries in Latin America, North America, and Europe.
Also based in Jorge Chávez International Airport are the Peruvian Atsa Airlines, the ultra-low-cost JetSmart Peru, and Peru’s second largest Sky Airline.
Foreign airlines that serve Lima Airport include AVIANCA, Air Transat, United Airlines, and Air France, to name just a few of the over 20 airlines with scheduled flights at Jorge Chavez.
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Terminals of LIM Airport
The airport comprises a single terminal. It is divided into separate sections that handle domestic and international flights respectively.
This is about to change (or has changed at the time of your reading this) on 30 March 2025 when a brand new terminal of LIM will open, able to handle up to 30 million passengers yearly.
The current terminal is pretty modern and equipped with many facilities. It spans two levels. On the ground floor, you will find the International Arrivals (Door 1 to 5), the check-in desks (Door 6 to 9), and the Domestic Arrivals (Door 10 to 13). The upper floor is reserved for security checks and departure gates.
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Connecting Flights and Transit
Given the single-terminal design, transferring between domestic and international flights is relatively straightforward. No major changes are expected after the new terminal becomes operational.
However, if you are connecting from an international flight to a domestic one you must clear immigration, collect you luggage, and check in again for the domestic segment unless flying one airline that has specifically instructed you that your luggage will be checked in through to the final destination.
Luggage Storage at LIM Airport
A luggage storage facility is available for a fee near the International arrivals area of the terminal.
The prices are 6.5 PEN per hour for a piece of baggage, maxed at 39 PEN per day. A whole locker costs 12 PEN per day or 56 PEN per day.
The lockers' size is 45 cm (w) x 60 cm (l) x 75 cm (h).
WiFi at Jorge Chávez International Airport
The airport WiFi is "WIGO.AeropuertoLima".
Unfortunately, complimentary access is available only for the first 15 minutes. For longer-use free wifi, you can buy a drink at one of the coffee shops or restaurants at the airport.
For extended use, paid options are available:
2 Hours: 6 USD.
1 Day: 10 USD.
1 Month: 12 USD.
You can purchase these plans when you connect to the network using a credit or debit card.
Dining Options at LIM
The airport houses a variety of dining establishments both before and after the Security screening. You have a choice between fast food outlets, coffee shops, or sit-down restaurants.
There is a food court in the main shopping area on the second floor. It is open 24/7 and is perhaps the best place to go for a meal at the airport because of the acceptable prices and the variety of food offered. Some of the outlets there are McDonalds, Papa Johns, Subway, Starbucks, Pardo’s Chicken, Dunkin’ Donuts, and many different Peruvian dining restaurants.
Outside of the food court, there are also many food and drink places to choose from, such as:
Britt Bakery: Offers freshly baked goods and coffee.
China Wok: Provides Asian cuisine.
Dunkin' Donuts: Serves donuts and beverages for a quick snack.
Juicy Lucy: Specializes in burgers and fast food options.
KFC: Famous for its fried chicken.
La Lucha: Traditional Peruvian sandwiches.
Lounges at Lima Airport
Jorge Chávez International Airport has numerous VIP lounges for premium flyers or paying passengers who want a more comfortable area to relax in.
The following lounges are all accessible to anyone who pays the entrance fees:
Sumaq VIP Lounge: Exclusive for international passengers and located after the security screening, between gates 17 and 18, on the left. It offers complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating and is open 24/7.
Hanaq VIP Lounge: Offers free Wi-fi, buffet food, a bar, a business center, a rest room, and other commodities. Available to international passengers only.
Caral VIP Lounge: Located in the Domestic flights area. Offers up to 2 drinks per customer, buffet food, and comfy armchairs.
El Salon by Newrest: Available only to Domestic and in-transit Domestic passengers. Located opposite Gate 13.
Transportation at Jorge Chávez International Airport
Several transportation options are available to connect the airport with the city of Lima:
Airport Express Lima Bus: A cost-effective choice at around 4 USD that goes to the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. There is free Wi-Fi and AC on board. Book a ticket directly on the official website.
The buses run between 7 AM and 10 PM every day with a frequency of 1 hour between buses.Taxis: Readily available outside the terminal, both the International and Domestic sections, with fares averaging 15-20 USD to central Lima. These three companies are the biggest and most reliable in Lima: Taxi 365, Taxi Green, and Taxi Directo.
Car Rentals: Multiple agencies operate within the airport. SIXT, Budget Car Rental, and Enterprise Rent-a-car are some of the big names.
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Parking at Lima Airport
The airport offers parking facilities for both short-term and long-term stays. Parking areas are located adjacent to the terminal.
The short-term car park, also called “eventual parking” has 911 parking slots in total making it the largest parking at the airport. The parking rates are:
5.20 PEN for the first 45 minutes.
7 PEN for up to an hour.
7 PEN for each additional hour or part of.
The long-term car park is only 100 meters from the terminal building and has over 500 parking spaces within a fully fenced area. The parking rates are:
79 PEN for the first day.
69 PEN for each additional day.
Use the Apparka app for contactless payment for either car park. You can also pre-book online for the long-term lot.
Hotels near Jorge Chávez International Airport
Inside the airport, the only real option for a bed is Sleep 'n fly - a cabin-style hotel situated landside on the arrivals level. While the rooms (i.e. the cabins or pods) are small, they present a comfortable place to nap for a few hours. There are shared showers and toilets available within the lounge.
Directly across the terminal building is Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport. It is an upscale 4-star hotel offering convenience and comfort, especially if you have an early flight.
Outside the airport grounds, there are many other hotels that cater to various budgets and preferences.
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