🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
Jorge Chávez International Airport launched its revolutionary new terminal on June 1, 2025, tripling capacity to 40 million annual passengers across 270,000 square meters of modern infrastructure. The single integrated terminal spans four passenger levels plus basement: Level 1 (Arrivals) features baggage claim, customs, ground transportation including Airport Express Lima, money exchange, and medical assistance; Level 2 (Services & Commercial) houses rental car companies, sleeping pods, seating zones, cafés, and ATMs; Level 3 (Departures) contains 90 check-in counters, 42 self-service kiosks, security, immigration, and extensive commercial areas leading to 59 boarding gates (46 with bridges, 13 bus gates); Level 4 (Lounges & VIP) hosts The Club LIM (24/7 operations, $55 entry, Priority Pass accepted), LATAM lounge, and LAP protocol facilities accessible up to three hours pre-departure. Navigation utilizes 37 elevators, 33 escalators, and 10 moving walkways throughout the expansive facility, while immigration processing features over 20 e-gates for Peruvian citizens and legal residents, with typical wait times of 10-45 minutes depending on simultaneous arrivals.
Security and immigration maintain clear English-Spanish signage for international travelers. The terminal offers duty-free shopping for both international and domestic flights through an open-concept design connecting commercial areas, dining with international USD pricing post-security and budget-friendly options pre-customs in arrivals. Family amenities include kids' play areas, baby-changing rooms, stroller gate-checking, and 24-hour rest zones with showers and work spaces.
Essential services encompass unlimited free Wi-Fi (.FreeWifiJorgeChavez), clean bathrooms on every floor, ATMs, currency exchange, SIM/eSIM kiosks, medical facilities, and luggage storage, with exclusive vehicle access via Av. Morales Duárez due to the 2-kilometer distance from entry bridges to terminal, ensuring seamless connectivity for Peru's primary aviation hub.
Connecting through Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) requires updated logistical knowledge following the move to the brand-new terminal in mid-2025. After clearing customs, you must take your bags to the domestic check-in counters on Level 3. App-based services like Uber and Cabify also operate from a designated pickup zone in the parking lot. For those with long layovers, the Costa del Sol Wyndham hotel is directly connected to the terminal, and luggage storage is available in the domestic arrivals area on Level 1.
The new facility is located across the runway from the old terminal and is currently accessed via temporary bridges on Avenida Morales Duárez. A minimum connection time of at least three hours is strongly recommended for these transfers to account for potentially long queues and the scale of the new terminal.
Ground transportation to the popular districts of Miraflores and San Isidro is best handled by the 'Airport Express Lima' shuttle bus, which offers fixed fares, free Wi-Fi, and stops near major hotels. It is vital to avoid 'street' taxis or unofficial solicitors in the arrivals area due to safety concerns. Arriving at the airport four hours before international departures is now advised due to the new entrance's potential for traffic bottlenecks.
For international arrivals connecting to domestic destinations like Cusco or Arequipa, the process is mandatory: you must clear immigration, collect all checked baggage from the carousel, and pass through customs. Alternatively, official pre-paid taxis (Taxi Green or Taxi Directo) can be booked at counters inside the arrivals hall before you exit to the curb. Travelers should also be aware that traffic in Lima is exceptionally heavy; the 15-kilometer journey to Miraflores typically takes 45 to 75 minutes.
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Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
80 minutes
Interline transfers:
125 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources