Jorge Chavez International Airport
Jorge Chávez International Airport sits roughly 11 kilometres northwest of Lima's historic centre, in the Callao region of Peru. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and the busiest airport in Peru, handling connections across South America, North America, Europe, and beyond. The facility has operated on its current site for decades, steadily growing alongside Lima's expanding role as a regional hub.
About Jorge Chavez International Airport
Jorge Chávez International Airport sits roughly 11 kilometres northwest of Lima's historic centre, in the Callao region of Peru. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and the busiest airport in Peru, handling connections across South America, North America, Europe, and beyond. The facility has operated on its current site for decades, steadily growing alongside Lima's expanding role as a regional hub.
The airport operates a single main terminal, though a large new terminal building has been under construction to significantly expand capacity. One primary runway handles the bulk of traffic, with a parallel runway project part of the broader modernisation effort. The airport operates around the clock, reflecting its status as a major transit point for long-haul and regional services alike.
Overview
Jorge Chávez International Airport sits roughly 11 kilometres northwest of Lima's historic centre, in the Callao region of Peru. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and the busiest airport in Peru, handling connections across South America, North America, Europe, and beyond. The facility has operated on its current site for decades, steadily growing alongside Lima's expanding role as a regional hub.
Airlines
LATAM Airlines and its affiliates treat Jorge Chávez as a key hub within their South American network. Sky Airline, JetSMART, and other regional low-cost carriers maintain a notable presence. Major international operators including Iberia, Air France, KLM, American Airlines, and United Airlines provide intercontinental connectivity.
Airlines
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Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Jorge Chavez International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima, Peru (South America), at coordinates -12.020°, -77.110°.
- Its IATA code is LIM and its ICAO code is SPIM.
- Jorge Chavez International Airport serves Lima, Peru. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Jorge Chavez International Airport operates on America/Lima local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Jorge Chavez International Airport sits at latitude -12.020° and longitude -77.110°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from LIM include American Airlines, Sky Airline, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines, Iberia, APA Guam and 1 more.
- Tracked destinations from LIM include Santiago and Cuzco, spread across 2 countries.
- Its address is s/n Avenida Elmer Faucett, Callao, Callao, 7031, Peru, the phone number is +51 1 5173501, the official website is http://www.lap.com.pe/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Peru. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.