How to arrive to Peru and how to travel inside Peru

Travel to Peru by Air

Where is Peru?: Peru lies on the central-western coast of South America, with an area of 1'285,215 square km and a population of 26 million.

International airlines operate scheduled flights to Peru's Jorge Chávez International Airport, located in Lima - Peru.

From New York - Newark, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles and Toronto exist direct flights to Lima. From Europe exist direct flights to Lima from Madrid, Paris and Amsterdam.

Peru has direct flights from the main cities in Latin America as Buenos Aires, Santiago, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janiero, Caracas, Bogota, Quito, Guayaquil, La Paz, Panama, Mexico, San Jose de Costa Rica.

Flights from Asia or Oceania to Peru, connection by USA or Europe.

Jorge Chávez Airport in Lima is the main gate for international flights and it's the main hub to local flights connections.

A rental light planes service also exist, and air companies for non regular flights.

Peru is a big country with long distance between the main tourist attractions. From Lima to Cuzco there are 1,165 Km (724 miles) and need 20 hours for a trip by road, and 01 hour by air.

Peruvian Airports

You can book any domestic flight in Go2Peru

You can book international flights to Peru in Go2Peru

International flights arrivals to Peru (Airport information - real time)

International flights departures from Peru (Airport information - real time)


Airlines from North America, Central America & Caribbean to Peru		Airlines from South America to Peru

	Aero Mexico Air Canada American Airlines Continental Airlines Copa Airlines Delta Airlines Lacsa Lan Chile Lan Peru Spirit Airlines Taca		Aerolíneas Argentinas AeroSur Avianca Copa Airlines Lan Chile Lan Peru Taca

Airlines from Europe to Peru		Peruvian Airlines - Domestic flights

	Air France Alitalia British Airways Iberia KLM Lan Peru Lufthansa		Lan Peru Star Peru Taca Peru LC Busre

Before departure - Confirming Reservations
Scheduled departures should be reconfirmed with the airline office at least 72 hours in advance, as reservations may otherwise be cancelled. Please indicate any special services required ( dietary restrictions, etc.) on reconfirmation.

Before departure - Airline Check In
Passengers must check in at Jorge Chávez International Airport at least two hours before departure time. All international departing passengers are required to pay an airport tax (Airport tax US $ 28 and Tourist Promotion US $ 15). For domestic flights are required to pay an airport tax (Airport tax US $ 6).

Transportation from / to the airport in Lima.
Airport - Hotel or City: In the international or national exit you can take a official taxi, it's a secure service. (US $ 15 approximately).

Hotel to airport: It is recommended that you request the taxi service in the hotel.
A service of shuttle buses also exists, charging a fixed rate per passenger the mini-bus will pick up passengers and their baggage from anywhere in Lima, San Isidro or Miraflores.
Some hotels in our system offer the transfer from / to the airport.

Travel into Peru by Bus

Buses are the most popular means of interurban transportation in Peru. Fares are reasonable and service is regular.
Cruz del Sur is the Peruvian leader company in transport of passengers by the roads and highways of Peru, with more than 42 years of experience in the market of travelers. You can reserve and buy bus tickets in our system.

Travel into Peru by Train

PeruRail links the tourist highlights of the Andes. It operates from historic Cusco to the famous ruins at Machu Picchu; to Puno and Lake Titicaca; to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon where the condors fly. Along the way, on all these routes, is scenery of staggering beauty.

Since PeruRail's formation in 1999, services have been upgraded to the highest standards of comfort, safety and convenience.

Specially designed first-class carriages have been added to most trains, with excellent dining services and improved washroom facilities. In addition, there are now observation cars for unhindered viewing of the magnificent landscape.

Travel into Peru by Sea

Some shipping lines offer regular sailings from USA or Europe to the Peruvian port of Callao. Some cruises also include Peru in their itineraries. Arriving to port of Callao or Pisco.

Rental Car

Most major international rental car companies and several local ones have offices in Peru's major cities and at Jorge Chávez International Airport. Advance reservations are recommended (vehicles can be reserved abroad). To rent a car; one must be over 21 years of age and in possession of a valid international driving license and an international credit card.