As time goes by, planning to travel to Peru changes constantly and this involves the regulations that we have to respect to be able to enter the country. Auri Perú provides you with valuable information about the checkpoint that will allow you to enter Peru at the Lima airport.
Knowing the important details allows us to plan a safe and unforgettable trip. As the Jorge Chávez International Airport Lima is the access point to the country, it is the place where we must be more careful when presenting the documentation.
Lima airport
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1.- LIMA AIRPORT OVERVIEW
Located in the capital of the country, the Lima airport is one of the most important, not only because it receives more than 20 million visitors a year (National and International) but also because it is the majority recipient of visitors. foreign. Known by the acronym LIM, the Jorge Chavez airport was inaugurated in 1960 and since then it has been the country’s main control point.
This suggests that if your intention is to visit Machu Picchu or another destination, it is most likely that you will have to get here first. The good thing is that it is relatively small compared with other international airports around the world. But during the high season there are many people and it gets crowded a lot.
Control Center in Lima Airport
1.1.- HISTORY
Jorge Chávez International Airport, better known as Lima Airport, has a fascinating history that reflects the growth and development of aviation in Peru. From humble beginnings to becoming a major air transport hub in South America, the airport has witnessed historic moments and played a crucial role in the country’s connectivity with the world.
The Lima Airport was inaugurated in 1960, marking a significant milestone in the history of Peruvian aviation. Named in honor of the intrepid aviator Jorge Chávez Dartnell, who in 1910 accomplished the feat of crossing the Alps in a pioneering flight, the airport from the beginning was imbued with a spirit of daring and exploration.
Initially, the Jorge Chavez airport primarily served as a departure point for domestic flights, facilitating transportation within the vast Peruvian territory. However, over time, Lima Airport became an important international connection center, allowing travelers to reach Peru from all corners of the world and vice versa.
1.2.- LOCATION
The Jorge Chávez International Airport Lima is located in the Callao district, approximately 12 kilometers from the historic center of the city. Lima airport is ideally positioned to welcome visitors arriving to the Peruvian capital in search of adventure, business or simply to enjoy the country’s rich culture and gastronomy.
2.- DESIGN
The Jorge Chavez International Airport Lima has a structure that receives both national and international flights. With 2 well-structured levels divided into various spaces, they provide the necessary comfort for all travelers who pass through here. In each space we will find signs that are shown in Spanish and English. On the other hand, although it is not as big as others, the Lima airport has personalized maps on which you can guide yourself so as not to miss your scheduled flight.
- On the first floor of the Lima airport we can find physical spaces for selling air tickets that are useful for last-minute purchases, a tourist information counter where you can find out about your flight, boarding area and all the questions you may have. have. There is also a storage space where it is possible for you to leave your luggage for a reasonable price between $5.00 dollars per hour and $10.00 dollars per day. Additionally, there is also a health center and a police station for security.
- The second level is the one that is intended for entertainment or simply spending time waiting for your flight time. Primarily you find fast food establishments (Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Subway and others), followed by a spa relaxation center, a Coolbox store where you can buy any product that you have forgotten, bookstores, a souvenir shop, and an exchange office. In case there is any inconvenience, the administrative offices are also here.
- Additionally, within the Lima airport we can find other important places such as a Peru Rail company counter, high-end stores, VIP club lounges and Sumaq VIP lounge.
- On the outside of the Lima airport we can find the parking lot that is quite large, there is a cost to enter with a vehicle that you can pay in cash or also with a credit or debit card:
Vip Lounge Sumaq
- 45 minutes: s/ 5.20 Peruvian soles
- 60 minutes: s/ 7.00 Peruvian soles
- Parking per day: s/45.00 Peruvians
3.- MY STAY AT THE LIMA AIRPORT:
“The bustling corridors of Lima Airport converged with travelers from all corners of the world, embarking on an adventure through the ancient wonders of Peru!
4- SERVICES WITHIN THE LIMA AIRPORT
4.1.- INTERNET ACCESS (WIFI)
Inside the Jorge Chavez airport it is possible that you can find a Wi-Fi network available to everyone, however it is not strong enough to have stable web browsing, at most we will be able to see the basic data of social networks, WhatsApp and perhaps the first minutes of a streaming video. Now, for an equitable distribution, it has a time limit of use (1 hour), after this you must necessarily wait a period of 15 minutes to be able to have 1 more hour of connection again. After these 2 hours a payment must necessarily be made:
Wifi access
- 2 hours: $5.00 dollars.
- 10 hours: $10.00 dollars
- 30 days: $12.00 dollars
However, to be honest, it is not worth it, the connection is still bad, for this we recommend that before leaving your country of origin you contract a personal data plan that you can use abroad, although the local connection at the Lima airport It is bad, if you will have good reception from your mobile operator. The other option will be to buy a SIM card at the airport, that can cost around USD 7.00 (Depending on the operator).
Cash Machine
4.2.- LIVING ROOMS
Something that you have to take into account during your stay at the Lima airport is that there are many people, which is why almost the entire place is full of lines and very saturated. An option that you can resort to are the lounges, the Lima airport contains areas where you can relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle, however, accessing here is only possible if you are a premium client (to be a premium customer must have a record with credit cards or purchase the highest flight category).
- Salon By New Rest Vip: It is one of the busiest, it is open almost all day (between 1:30 am and 11:00 pm) and is located in the domestic flights area.
- Hanaq VIP Lounge and Sumaq VIP Lounge: They are part of the most exclusive areas, it has a bar area, Buffet, non-alcoholic drinks, children’s area and even showers, all to ensure the comfort of passengers. It has more complete 24-hour attention for all travelers.
- Club VIP Lounge: It is one of the places that best maintains the domestic essence, it has shower spaces, magazines, social areas and more private areas with 24-hour hours, however during seasons it may be closed.
5.- TRANSPORTATION FROM LIMA AIRPORT
Upon arrival at the Lima airport you can find many ways to transport yourself to your hotel in the city.
- Tourist bus service: There is a tourist bus company that provides transportation from the Lima airport to the best-known neighborhoods of the city, in total it has 12 stopping points, including the neighborhoods of Miraflores ($6.00 dollars per person) and San Isidro ($8.00 dollars per person), we can access this service in the parking area of the Lima airport itself, getting a ticket is relatively easy, you just have to buy it on the Airport Express Lima website and you can bring the luggage you want.
- Taxi service: The second alternative is the most used by many travelers who arrive at the Lima airport, whether through a mobile application, registered taxis or the transportation companies that are inside the Jorge Chávez airport, you are assured that The trip will be comfortable and safe. The average price for this service starts at $20.00 dollars. There is one last way to access this service and it is outside the airport, however it is informal and could be dangerous.
- Private service: This is the most recommended option, both for price, security and customization. You can do it directly with us, this way you also ensure the return trip to the airport for the last day. The type of transportation will depend on the number of people your group has.
- Public bus service: It is undoubtedly the least recommended option because the city traffic is chaotic and the type of service is not appropriate. The seats are small, there are many people and the distances are incredibly long. It is an accessible service because the price starts at S/4.00 soles per person.
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6.- FLIGHTS ARRIVALS
Upon arrival at the Lima airport you must consider additional time since you must go through a process of document control as well as your luggage. This process consists of reviewing the requirements established by the Peruvian state so that a visitor can carry out their experience without legal problems. Some of the things to check are:
- Electronic TAM: This is a crucial process for all travelers in which you must declare everything you are carrying in your luggage as well as the amount of money you are transporting. At the end, the staff will give you a migration card that is similar to a VISA to enter Peru, which establishes the date of entry and the expected date of departure.
- Migration Control: This is the moment when you must present your passport and the flight ticket. This is followed by routine questions such as reason for travel? Days of stay? Return date? and information about the trip.
- Luggage Pick-up: You arrive at the baggage room where a conveyor belt holds suitcases, there is a screen that shows the flight number to which it belongs.
- Customs Control: It is the control filter for those who carry perfectible products, animals, weapons and other things that must necessarily be declared, just like money, there is a limit of $10,000.00 dollars.
- Final transfer: It is the happy moment of the entire process where you are ready to leave the airport and meet the driver who is waiting for you to finally take you.
Flights Arrivals
7.- FLIGHTS DEPARTURES
There is something very important that you must consider regarding departure trips, from the Lima airport you can make both national and international trips, however you must take the time into account, if the flight is national it is recommended that you be at the airport two hours before on the other hand, if the flight is international, it is better to arrive three hours early. Something key to this is that you can leave your hotel an hour in advance of these times due to traffic and distance.
- Luggage registration: Upon entering the airport it will be the first checkpoint where you will have to show and weigh the luggage you are carrying.
- Security control: The next place you will arrive is a control point where you have to pass a sensor that identifies metal objects and with an X-ray machine the inside of the luggage is searched.
- Customs: This point is very important, for national travelers it is the place where everything that is carried in the luggage must be presented, in the case of international travelers it is verified that the traveler has stayed for the allowed time, in case If you have exceeded this time, you must pay one dollar 30 for each additional day outside the time.
8.- PROHIBITED OBJECTS
As in other places, the Lima airport contains restrictions on some objects that can cause intentional or unintentional accidents, these are divided into hand luggage objects (drugs, sharp objects, firearms, knives, aerosols, punches and others) and in checked baggage items (drugs, flammable products, varieties of knives, sharp objects, firearms, lithium batteries, protected animals, cultural pieces and others).
Although airports are not the best place to spend time, they are the best places to start a new adventure. Auri Peru will be your travel companion this 2024, contact us now and let’s design a personalized experience for you and your loved ones!.
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