Layover in Lima

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Our advice for your 3–6 hours layover

Lima is ideal for a coastal neighborhood stop, but factor traffic heavily and return earlier than expected.

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While you're at the airport

Tips and amenities from our insider guides.

Lima's sole airport and Peru's main gateway. A new terminal opened in 2025, massively expanding capacity with modern facilities. Hub for LATAM and Sky Airline. Located in Callao, about 12 km from d…

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Insider tip: Lima traffic is brutal — Miraflores can take 45–70 min. Plan departure time carefully.

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Services

Helpful add-ons that make a layover smoother.

Driver / Transfers

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Luggage Storage

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eSIMs

Going exploring? Don't rack up roaming charges or buy an overpriced SIM at the airport. Buy an eSIM for a few dollars prior to your trip and have access to unlimited data.

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