How to get from CUZ to Cusco
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Combi (shared minibus) | PEN 1 | 20 min |
| Taxi (negotiate fixed fare) | PEN 25–40 | 15 min |
| Pre-paid taxi from terminal | PEN 35–55 | 15 min |
CUZ is 5km from Plaza de Armas — closest international airport to a Plaza in Latin America. ALTITUDE WARNING: 3,400m — drink coca tea, avoid alcohol first hours. For 4-hour layovers: Plaza + Cathedral. For 12+ hours: add Sacsayhuamán. Machu Picchu is too far for short layovers.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into CUZ.
Getting out of Cusco (CUZ)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Cusco cost?
PEN 25–40 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from CUZ to Cusco?
Combi (shared minibus) at PEN 1 — 20 min to central Cusco.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Peru?
Visa-free for US, UK, EU, Canada, AU, NZ, Japan, Korea + 100 nationalities (90-183 days). Onward ticket may be requested. Yellow fever certificate from endemic countries.