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Jorge Chávez Airport to Lima City Center

Every transport option from LIM — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Peru.

Airport
LIM
Country
Peru
Fastest
60–90 min
Cheapest
PEN 25 (€6)

How to get from LIM to Lima

OptionCostJourney time
Airport Express bus (to Miraflores)PEN 25 (€6)60–90 min
Taxi (official Aeropuerto Taxi)PEN 60–90 (€15–22)40–70 min
Uber / CabifyPEN 45–70 (€11–17)40–70 min

LIM is 11km from Miraflores — Airport Express bus is the cheapest reliable option but slow (60-90 min). Uber is much faster + safer than street taxis for tourists. Lima traffic 07:30-09:30 + 17:30-19:30 can extend journeys significantly.

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 LIM.

Getting out of Lima (LIM)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver 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 Jorge Chávez Airport to Lima cost?

PEN 60–90 (€15–22) — 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 LIM to Lima?

Airport Express bus (to Miraflores) at PEN 25 (€6)60–90 min to central Lima.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Peru?

Visa-free for most Western, EU, US passports up to 90 days. Yellow fever vaccine recommended (required for jungle regions, not Lima itself).