The Big Picture
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Opening date: 1 June 2025—after an overnight switchover that moved every airline into the new hall.
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Capacity jump: from 25 million to 40 million passengers a year thanks to a 270 000 m² terminal and a second parallel runway.
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Investment: ~US $2.4 billion, led by Fraport’s Lima Airport Partners (LAP).
What’s New Inside
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Old Terminal |
New Terminal (2025) |
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19 jet bridges |
46 jet bridges |
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1 runway |
2 parallel runways (3 507 m & 3 480 m) |
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96 check-in counters |
200+ counters & self-bag-drop kiosks |
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8 security lanes |
20 CT-scanner lanes (keep electronics inside) |
Passenger experience highlights
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Perusuyo Food Hall: sample dishes from award-winning chefs—Maido (Nikkei), Mayta (modern Peruvian), Isolina (criollo classics).
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50 immigration e-gates cut arrival lines by about 40 %.
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LED lighting, solar panels and grey-water reuse aim for LEED Gold certification.
Getting To & From the Airport
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Mode |
Travel time to Miraflores* |
Notes |
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Taxi / Ride-share |
45–70 min off-peak |
Sole access via Av. Morales Duárez; plan extra 30 min at rush hour. |
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Airport Express Bus |
60–90 min |
New stop outside Departures; onboard Wi-Fi. |
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Rental Car |
On-site garages P1/P2 (1 700 spaces) |
First 10 min free; then S/3 (≈US $0.80) per 15 min. |
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Metro Line 2 |
Opens 2028 |
Station sits by the former terminal; shuttle connection planned. |
*Add 20–30 min in peak traffic (07:00–09:30 & 17:00–20:00).
Connections & Future Routes
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Minimum connection time drops to 60 min for domestic links, thanks to dual runways and centralised gates.
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LAP projects nonstop Lima–Los Angeles, Toronto, and even Tokyo by 2027 as gates free up.
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Low-cost carriers Sky Airline and JetSMART already operate from the new hall, so all domestic flights now leave the same building.
Fees & Formalities
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Item |
Details |
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TUUA airport fee |
For connecting passengers: US $11.32 (intl.) / US $7.07 (dom.)—already baked into most tickets. |
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Immigration |
U.S. & Canadian citizens receive a 90-day tourist stamp on arrival; e-gates available. |
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Lounges |
LATAM, Star Alliance, SkyTeam open Q3 2025; Priority Pass lounge by Q4 2025. |
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Wi-Fi & power |
Free 2-hour high-speed Wi-Fi plus USB-C and wireless charging pads at every gate seat. |
Traveler Tips
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Book arrivals before 07:00 or after 22:00 to dodge peak traffic.
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Use online check-in + self-bag-drop—saves ~15 min at the counters.
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Taste Peru early: grab a Nikkei roll or a pisco sour at Perusuyo while you wait—an easy intro to Peru’s world-famous cuisine.
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Allow 3 hours between your international arrival and any same-day flight to Cusco or Puerto Maldonado until metro links improve.
FAQ
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Question |
Quick Answer |
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Is the old terminal closed? |
Yes; it’s being converted into a cargo & logistics center by 2027. |
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How far is the new hall from the old one? |
About 1 km northwest, still within the Callao airport grounds. |
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Any hotels on-site? |
A Wyndham and Hilton Garden Inn open late 2025 inside the new “Airport City” plaza. |
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Duty-free hours? |
04:00–23:00, aligned with the earliest and latest long-haul flights. |
Why This Matters for Your Peru Trip
The upgraded LIM terminal means fewer missed connections, roomier gates, and a curated taste of Peruvian culture the moment you land. Pair that with Majestic Andes’ seamless logistics, and reaching Machu Picchu, Tambopata, Rainbow Mountain, or the Nazca Lines just became simpler—and tastier—than ever.
Ready for your next Peruvian adventure? Check flight times into the new terminal, then let Majestic Andes craft the itinerary that starts (and ends) in Lima’s world-class gateway.
