Lima travel guide · AFA Transportes
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Quick answer: the easiest way to leave Lima’s Jorge Chávez Airport is a pre-booked private transfer: your driver waits for you at the arrivals exit with a sign with your name, at a price agreed in advance. Ride-hailing apps and official airport taxis also work, but expect waiting times at peak hours and a walk to the designated pickup areas.
What changed at Lima airport (new terminal)
Lima’s new Jorge Chávez passenger terminal opened in 2025, and many travelers still arrive with outdated information. The key points:
- The airport entrance is now on Av. Morales Duárez, about 2 km from the terminal. You cannot walk in or out: you need a vehicle.
- Taxis and apps use designated pickup areas. Some apps have their own marked spots, so check your app before landing.
- Vehicles cannot wait long in the quick pickup lanes, which is why coordinated pickups work best.
Your options at a glance
| Option | Waiting time | Room for luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked private transfer | None: your driver is already waiting | Excellent | Families, groups, night arrivals, first-time visitors, business travelers |
| Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Cabify, DiDi, InDrive) | Variable; longer at peak hours | Depends on the car size | Solo travelers with mobile data, daytime arrivals |
| Official airport taxis | Short, at the official counters | Good | Travelers who prefer not to use apps |
| AeroDirecto bus | Scheduled departures | Limited for big suitcases | Budget travelers with light luggage |
| Unofficial drivers who approach you | — | — | Avoid |
Apps: when they work and when they don’t
Ride-hailing apps are popular in Lima and are a good choice if you travel light, arrive during the day and have mobile data as soon as you land.
They get complicated when you arrive tired after a long flight, at night or at rush hour, with no local SIM card, with several suitcases, with children, or as a group that doesn’t fit in one car. That’s when waiting, surge prices and searching for your car in a busy pickup area add stress to your first hour in Peru.
How long to your hotel?
Approximate driving times from the airport: San Isidro 40–80 min, Miraflores 45–90 min, Barranco 50–100 min and the Historic Center 30–60 min. Traffic is heaviest on weekdays from about 7 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.
Safety tips for your arrival
- Do not accept rides from people who approach you inside or outside the terminal.
- Use official counters, your app’s designated pickup area or a transfer you booked in advance.
- Before getting in, check the driver’s name, the car and the license plate.
- Keep your phone and passport out of sight and your bags close to you.
Why book your airport transfer before you land
- Your driver is already waiting at the arrivals exit with a sign with your name.
- Fixed price agreed in advance: no surge pricing, no negotiating, and airport parking is included.
- No mobile data needed: you don’t have to order a car when you land.
- We follow your flight: send us your flight number and we adjust to your real arrival time.
- The right vehicle for your group, with space for all your luggage.
- WhatsApp support in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Licensed company: AFA TOURS PERU S.A.C. is authorized by Peru’s Ministry of Transport (MTC) for tourist transport.
Our airport transfer options
How to book in 3 steps
- Message us on WhatsApp with your flight number, date and time of arrival.
- Tell us how many passengers and suitcases, and the address of your hotel.
- Receive your confirmation with the price, your driver’s details and the meeting point.
Frequently asked questions
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Arriving in Lima soon?
Book your airport transfer now and start your trip without waiting.
+51 966 707 225 · transporte@afatoursperu.com
