Lima’s new airport was supposed to open in December 2024, but every time they set a new opening date it gets pushed back another month or two. Check my Lima airport blog for updates.

The new airport was built across the runways from the old airport, and as soon as it’s operational, the old one will not be used for passenger transit anymore.

Lima’s airport is where you’ll likely arrive, as other airports in Peru have very limited international arrivals. The new airport was built across the runway from the old airport, so any airport information from before March 2025 is out of date.

Many international flights departing Lima are late at night, which leaves a lot of people with a few hours to kill around dinner time. The best option for Peruvian food is Lucha Sangucheria Criolla (below).