Peru’s air transportation is dominated by Jorge Chávez International Airport located in Callao, near the capital city Lima. It is the largest and busiest airport in the country, serving as the main international gateway connecting Peru to North America, South America, Europe and other global regions. This airport functions as a crucial hub for both domestic and international travel and is the hub for LATAM Airlines Perú and Star Perú. In addition to Lima, Peru’s extensive network of domestic airports plays a vital role in connecting various regions, including the Andes, Amazon and coastal areas, facilitating tourism and commerce across the country's diverse landscapes.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), located approximately 11 kilometers northwest of Lima’s city center in Callao, is Peru’s primary gateway. It efficiently handles over 24 million passengers annually and hosts a multitude of airlines including LATAM Airlines Perú, Sky Airline Peru, Star Perú and JetSmart Perú, the latter being one of the country’s leading low-cost carriers. The airport offers modern facilities such as spacious terminals, duty-free shopping, lounges and plenty of dining options. It connects Peru internationally to cities like Miami, New York, Madrid, Paris and Santiago, with numerous domestic flights throughout the day to cities like Cusco, Arequipa and Trujillo.
Besides Lima, key domestic airports include Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, a crucial airport for travelers visiting the historic Inca sites and the Andes mountains. It is the second busiest in Peru, served by LATAM, Sky Airline and Star Perú. Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa connects southern Peru and nearby natural attractions, hosting both full-service and low-cost carriers. Cadete FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport in Tarapoto serves the Amazon region and is key for access to the jungle and ecological reserves.
Additional airports like FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport in Pucallpa, FAP Captain José Abelardo Quiñones González International Airport in Chiclayo and Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport in Trujillo provide regional connections linking Peru’s diverse geographic zones. Domestic carriers like Star Perú, LC Perú and low-cost providers JetSmart and Viva Air operate a dense array of routes connecting travelers efficiently to their destinations.
The growing presence of low-cost carriers such as JetSmart and Viva Air Peru is significantly increasing air travel options affordable to tourists and locals alike, particularly on domestic routes between Lima and provincial cities. This expanding network supports Peru’s booming tourism sector, facilitating access to iconic sites like Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest and coastal beaches, while bolstering internal business connectivity.
