By Air in Lima

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Numerous airlines handle domestic flights, so getting to any of the major tourist destinations is no problem. You can often find space at the last minute, especially outside of high season. LanPeru, which in the past few years has become the carrier with the most national flights, departs several times each day for Arequipa, Cusco, Juliaca, Puerto Maldonado, and Trujillo. Aero Cóndor has daily flights to Arequipa and Iquitos, and Taca Peru flies to Arequipa and Cusco. LC Busre files to Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Huánuco, and Trujillo. Tans Perú flies to Arequipa, Cusco, Iquitos, Juliaca, Puerto Maldonado, and Tumbes.

Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez is on the northwestern fringe of the city. A taxi to most places in the city should cost no more than US$10. It is 10 km (6 mi) southeast and a 20-minute drive to El Centro, and a 30-minute drive to Miraflores and San Isidro.

Carriers

Aero Cóndor (01/442-5215 in Lima. www.aerocondor.com.pe). Lan (01/221-3764. www.lan.com). LC Busre (01/619-1300. www.lcbusre.com.pe). Star Perú. 511/705-9000. www.starperu.com. Taca Peru (01/446-0033. grupotaca.com). Tans Perú (01/213-6000. www.tansperu.com.pe).

Airport Information

Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (Av. Faucett s/n. 01/517-3100. www.lap.com.pe).