Travel to and into Machupicchu

Travel to Peru by Air


Where is Peru?: Peru lies on the central-western coast of South America, with an area of 1'285,215 square km and a population of 26 million.

International airlines operate scheduled flights to Peru's Jorge Chávez International Airport, located in Lima - Peru.

From New York - Newark, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles and Toronto exist direct flights to Lima. From Europe exist direct flights to Lima from Madrid and Amsterdam.

Peru has direct flights from the main cities in Latin America as Buenos Aires, Santiago, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janiero, Caracas, Bogota, Quito, Guayaquil, La Paz, Panama, Mexico, San Jose de Costa Rica.

Flights from Asia or Oceania to Peru, connection by USA or Europe.

Jorge Chávez Airport in Lima is the main gate for international flights and it's the main hub to local flights connections.

A rental light planes service also exist, and air companies for non regular flights.

Peru is a big country with long distance between the main tourist attractions. From Lima to Cuzco there are 1,165 Km (724 miles) and need 20 hours for a trip by road, and 01 hour by air.

Peruvian Airports



International flights arrivals to Peru (Airport information - real time)

International flights departures from Peru (Airport information - real time)


Airlines from North America, Central America & Caribbean to Peru

Airlines from
South America to Peru
Aero Mexico
Air Canada
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Copa Airlines
Delta Airlines
Lacsa
Lan Chile
Lan Peru
Spirit Airlines
Taca Aerolíneas Argentinas
AeroSur
Avianca
Copa Airlines
Lan Chile
Lan Peru
Taca

Airlines from
Europe to Peru

Peruvian Airlines -
Domestic flights
Air France
Alitalia
British Airways
Iberia
KLM
Lan Peru
Lufthansa Lan Peru
Star Peru
Taca Peru
LC Busre


Before departure - Confirming Reservations
Scheduled departures should be reconfirmed with the airline office at least 72 hours in advance, as reservations may otherwise be cancelled. Please indicate any special services required ( dietary restrictions, etc.) on reconfirmation.

Before departure - Airline Check In
Passengers must check in at Jorge Chávez International Airport at least two hours before departure time. All international departing passengers are required to pay an airport tax (Airport tax US $ 28 and Tourist Promotion US $ 15). For domestic flights are required to pay an airport tax (Airport tax US $ 6).

Transportation from / to the airport in Lima.
Airport - Hotel or City: In the international or national exit you can take a official taxi, it's a secure service. (US $ 15 approximately).

Hotel to airport: It is recommended that you request the taxi service in the hotel.
A service of shuttle buses also exists, charging a fixed rate per passenger the mini-bus will pick up passengers and their baggage from anywhere in Lima, San Isidro or Miraflores.
Some hotels in our system offer the transfer from / to the airport.

Travel into Peru by Bus


Buses are the most popular means of interurban transportation in Peru. Fares are reasonable and service is regular.
Cruz del Sur is the Peruvian leader company in transport of passengers by the roads and highways of Peru, with more than 42 years of experience in the market of travelers. You can reserve and buy bus tickets in our system.

Travel into Peru by Train


PeruRail links the tourist highlights of the Andes. It operates from historic Cusco to the famous ruins at Machu Picchu; to Puno and Lake Titicaca; to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon where the condors fly. Along the way, on all these routes, is scenery of staggering beauty.

Since PeruRail's formation in 1999, services have been upgraded to the highest standards of comfort, safety and convenience.

Specially designed first-class carriages have been added to most trains, with excellent dining services and improved washroom facilities. In addition, there are now observation cars for unhindered viewing of the magnificent landscape.

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Reserve train tickets Cuzco to Machu Picchu
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Reserve train tickets Cuzco / Puno - Lake Titicaca / Cuzco

Travel into Peru by Sea
Some shipping lines offer regular sailings from USA or Europe to the Peruvian port of Callao. Some cruises also include Peru in their itineraries. Arriving to port of Callao or Pisco.

Rental Car


Most major international rental car companies and several local ones have offices in Peru's major cities and at Jorge Chávez International Airport. Advance reservations are recommended (vehicles can be reserved abroad). To rent a car; one must be over 21 years of age and in possession of a valid international driving license and an international credit card.