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Jorge Chávez International Airport

Lima, Peru · South America

Solid new terminal with good food and transport options but immigration bottlenecks and ongoing lounge rollout create tradeoffs.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Passengers

~25M

Security

20 min

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The main terminal facade of Jorge Chávez International Airport with its entrance canopy, signage, and passenger drop-off area in front. — Photo: Vmzp85
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The roadway and passenger drop-off lanes leading into Jorge Chávez International Airport, with the terminal visible ahead. — Photo: TomasVial
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A row of LATAM airline check-in counters with digital displays and queuing lanes in the departures hall. — Photo: Vmzp85
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Travelers passing through automated biometric immigration gates with green indicator lights at Jorge Chávez International Airport. — Photo: Migraciones
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The international departures concourse with gate seating, flight information screens, and travelers waiting near boarding areas. — Photo: Vmzp85
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National domestic boarding gates with seating rows, gate number signs, and passengers waiting to board. — Photo: Vmzp85
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International baggage claim hall with multiple carousels, overhead flight information displays, and arriving passengers. — Photo: Vmzp85
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An airport food court with restaurant counters, dining tables, and passengers eating in the terminal concourse. — Photo: Vmzp85
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The interior of the SUMAQ VIP lounge with upholstered seating, tables, and a quiet waiting area for premium passengers. — Photo: Vmzp85
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An airside view of the terminal ramps with parked commercial aircraft, jet bridges, and the main airport buildings. — Photo: Vmzp85
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The airport control tower and a newly opened runway with officials gathered for an inauguration ceremony on the airfield. — Photo: Galería de fotografías del Ministerio de Defensa
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3 hours early for international

Security + immigration often 45-60 min combined.

Peak morning rush 5-8am sees longest immigration queues.

Terminal

Everything in one new building

Check-in level 3, security to airside, lounges on mezzanine.

Domestic and international now share the modern terminal post-2026 rebuild.

Food

Try La Lucha or local ceviche spots airside

Peruvian sandwiches and fresh seafood outperform chains.

Level 4 has quieter seating near lounges with better options.

Status

New terminal still settling in

Some lounges and services ramping up through late 2026.

Domestic lounges expected fully open by August 2026.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Jul 21, 2026

Single new international terminal opened 2026 with domestic operations
Main hub for LATAM and Star Alliance carriers
Serves as primary gateway to Peru and South America connections
24/7 operations with recent expansion for higher capacity
No direct metro link yet (Line 4 planned for 2029)
Strong focus on Peruvian cuisine and culture in new facilities

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.9

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~25M

Terminals

1 new integrated terminal

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

20 min

Best For

Peruvian food optionsAffordable bus transfersModern facilities post-rebuildLATAM hub connections

Watch Out For

Morning immigration queuesCrowded Priority Pass lounge at peak timesLimited domestic lounges until late 2026No direct rail link yet

11 photos

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3 hours early for international

Security + immigration often 45-60 min combined.

Peak morning rush 5-8am sees longest immigration queues.

Terminal

Everything in one new building

Check-in level 3, security to airside, lounges on mezzanine.

Domestic and international now share the modern terminal post-2026 rebuild.

Food

Try La Lucha or local ceviche spots airside

Peruvian sandwiches and fresh seafood outperform chains.

Level 4 has quieter seating near lounges with better options.

Status

New terminal still settling in

Some lounges and services ramping up through late 2026.

Domestic lounges expected fully open by August 2026.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Jul 21, 2026

Single new international terminal opened 2026 with domestic operations
Main hub for LATAM and Star Alliance carriers
Serves as primary gateway to Peru and South America connections
24/7 operations with recent expansion for higher capacity
No direct metro link yet (Line 4 planned for 2029)
Strong focus on Peruvian cuisine and culture in new facilities

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.9

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~25M

Terminals

1 new integrated terminal

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

20 min

Best For

Peruvian food optionsAffordable bus transfersModern facilities post-rebuildLATAM hub connections

Watch Out For

Morning immigration queuesCrowded Priority Pass lounge at peak timesLimited domestic lounges until late 2026No direct rail link yet