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Author: Airport Express Lima Editorial Team
Quick Summary: This page links to every guide we’ve written for travelers arriving in or leaving Lima. Start with the arrival steps if you’re landing soon, then use the other sections to plan your time in Lima and the rest of Peru.
Arriving at Lima Airport: 4 Simple Steps
- Collect your bags on Level 1. Our Lima Airport guide explains the new terminal.
- Find our counter near Exits 2 and 3 before you walk outside. See the airport map.
- Choose your Miraflores stop. Use Find Your Stop to pick the one closest to your hotel.
- Hop on the next bus. Buses leave about every hour from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Check the timetable and buy tickets online.
Getting From Lima Airport to Miraflores
Lima airport is in Callao, about 17 km from Miraflores. The drive usually takes 45–70 minutes, and longer at rush hour.
| Option | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Express Lima | From S/15 (about US$4) | First-time visitors, solo and budget travelers staying in Miraflores |
| Private transfer | From around US$25–30 | Families, late-night arrivals and lots of luggage |
| Official airport taxi | Roughly S/60–110 | Door-to-door at short notice (book inside the terminal) |
| Rideshare apps | Varies with demand | Confident travelers with mobile data |
| Public buses | A few soles | Spanish speakers with light bags |
For a full breakdown, read Lima Airport Transfer: Compare Services.
Getting Back to the Airport
Our buses leave Miraflores about every hour from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Leave around 3.5 hours before an international flight and 2.5 hours before a domestic one. Book your Miraflores to Lima Airport ticket when you book your arrival.
Lima Airport Guides
- Lima Airport Taxis — which taxis are safe to use
- Lima Airport Wi-Fi — how to get online when you land
- Lima Airport Lounges — places to rest on a long layover
- Hotels Near Lima Airport — why we suggest Miraflores instead
Things to Do in Lima
Other Peru Airports
Traveling Beyond Lima
Heading south to Paracas, Huacachina, Arequipa or Cusco? Public buses can look cheaper, but taxis to terminals, waiting time and extra transfers add up. Peru Hop offers hotel pickups, hop-on hop-off flexibility, stops at hidden gems public buses skip, and onboard hosts who share local stories. It’s also an easy way to meet other travelers. Public buses suit locals and fluent Spanish speakers who want to travel direct.
For the rest of your trip, see Bolivia Hop for Lake Titicaca and La Paz, Inka Express between Puno and Cusco, and Rainbow Mountain Travels for day trips from Cusco.
FAQ
What’s the easiest way from Lima airport to Miraflores?
For most travelers, it’s Airport Express Lima. You buy one ticket, find our counter near Exits 2 and 3, and staff walk you to the bus. It drops you at one of four stops in Miraflores for much less than a taxi. If you land very late or have lots of luggage, a private transfer or an official taxi booked inside the terminal is a better fit.
What if my flight is delayed?
If you bought your ticket online, just take the next bus. Online tickets are valid for any bus on any day for six months. The last bus leaves the airport at 10:00 PM, so have a backup plan if your flight is running very late.
Do I need to book in advance?
No, you can buy at our airport counter with cash or card. Booking online is still easier, and online ticket holders get priority boarding if a bus fills up.
Limitations
Prices, timetables and travel times can change, and Lima traffic can make the airport trip much longer than expected. Check our current timetable and prices before you travel, and confirm partner schedules directly with each operator.
