Your ultimate guide to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
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Discover Jorge Chávez International Airport
Jorge Chávez International Airport is Peru's biggest and most important airport. It's a great starting point for exploring both Peru and South America.
Airport Code (IATA):
(LIM)
Location:
Lima
Address:
Avenida Elmer Faucett, Callao 07031
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Aero Transporte S. A., Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeroméxico, Air Europa Líneas Aéreas, Air France, Air Transat, American Airlines, Arajet, Avianca, BoA, Copa Airlines, Delta, Iberia, JetBlue Airways, Jetsmart, KLM, LATAM, Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas S.A, Sky Airline Perú, Star Perú, United Airlines, Volaris, Wingo
Annual Passenger Traffic:
39,000,000
Brief History:
Jorge Chávez International Airport opened in 1965 and serves as the main international gateway to Peru. It was built to replace San Isidro's Limatambo Airport.
Flights to and from Lima
Popular destinations reachable from include Cusco, Santiago, Bogotá, Miami and Buenos Aires. Some major airlines serving the airport are Air France, LATAM, American Airlines and KLM.
Getting to and from the Airport
You can travel to and from Jorge Chávez International Airport by bus, car or taxi.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
No
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