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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

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

~25M

Average security

20 min

LIMGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Sep 3, 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

5 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%

Average 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

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Access to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima (Peru) in 2024

Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport, Peru, January 2025

Jorge Chávez International Airport near Lima , Peru

Jorge Chavez International Airport Lima, Peru.

Ala de avión en el aeropuerto Jorge Chávez

Avión y llanta de repuesto en el aeropuerto Jorge Chávez

Vista del aeropuerto Jorge Chávez desde dentro del avión

- El Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez - Hotel Costa del Sol Lima Perú 2023

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

Domestic Club lounge is open

International and domestic Club lounges both operate in the new terminal.

The Club at LIM (Domestic) accepts Priority Pass; old Sumaq lounge is closed.

LIMGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Sep 3, 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

5 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%

Average 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

LIMGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Sep 3, 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

5 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%

Average 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

LIMGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Sep 3, 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

5 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%

Average 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

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

Domestic Club lounge is open

International and domestic Club lounges both operate in the new terminal.

The Club at LIM (Domestic) accepts Priority Pass; old Sumaq lounge is closed.

LIMGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Sep 3, 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

5 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%

Average 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

LIMGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Sep 3, 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

5 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%

Average 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

LIMGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Sep 3, 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

5 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%

Average 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

LIMGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LIM.

Updated Sep 3, 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

5 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%

Average 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