Jorge Chávez Lima-Callao International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

LIM

Full Airport name

Jorge Chávez Lima-Callao International Airport

Address

Elmer Faucett Avenue s/n Callao, Apartado 680, Lima 100, Peru

Country Dialing Prefix

51

Telephone

(01) 517 3100.

Website

www.lap.com.pe

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT - 5

Airport Information

Location

The airport is situated 16km (10 miles) northwest of Lima.

Airport News

Construction of a second runway is scheduled for completion in 2014.

Driving Directions

From central Lima, take E Faucett Avenue and follow the signs to the airport.

Car Hire

Budget, Hertz and National are all represented at the airport, with desks in International Arrivals.

Public Transport

Shuttle: Super Shuttle Airport minibuses (tel: (01) 712 0000; www.supershuttleairport.com) run to/from central Lima, stopping along the main avenues in the city (Abancay, Tacna and Wilson avenues). Bus: Alternatively there are also public buses, but these can get crowded at peak times, and drivers don't speak English. No buses enter the airport grounds; the nearest stop is on the main avenue that leads from the city center to the airport. There is a new central bus terminal in Lima called Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport; it is recommended that passengers use the services of one of three official taxi companies located directly outside the Arrivals hall (CMV, Mitsui or Green Taxis ‘Taxis Verde’).

Car Parking

The car park is located in front of the main terminal building. The first 10 minutes of parking are free; parking is then paid on an hourly basis. Long-term parking is located to the right of the car park entrance. Car parks are operated by Los Portales Estacionamientos SAC (website: www.losportalesestacionamientos.com).

Information and Help Desks

There are two information and customer service desks in the main hall of the International and Domestic zone; bilingual staff can provide information on flights, services and facilities in the airport, as well as tourist information. For more information call (01) 517 3203.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are bureau de change in the main hall of the International zone and a post office on the ground level. ATMs and telephones are available throughout the airport. There is an Internet cafe in the International transit area, and mobile phone hire in International Arrivals.
Eating and drinking: There are three restaurants on the mezzanine level, in the International zone, as well as cafes and fast-food outlets.
Shopping: Duty-free is available before customs. A shopping area is situated in the main hall, with shops selling crafts, books, magazines and other items.
Luggage: The left-luggage office is located in Domestic Arrivals (tel: (01) 517 3217). Baggage protection is also available in the Main Hall.
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and a medical center, which can provide a vaccination service, on the mezzanine level; emergency medical services are available 24 hours a day. A private medical service is located on the first floor of the International zone.

Conference and Business Facilities

Extensive meetings and events facilities are available at the nearby Crowne Plaza Hotel (tel: (01) 610 0700; www.ichotelsgroup.com). An office of one of Peru's private telephone companies, Telefonica, is located in the main hall, open 24 hours a day (tel: (01) 484 4554). It is equipped with telephone booths, as well as fax and Internet facilities. There are three VIP lounges operated by airlines and other organizations, the Peru VIP Lounge; the VIP Club Lounge for first-class passengers of specific airlines, and the Authorities Lounge. Diners cardholders may use the VIP lounges in the terminal.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

There are adapted toilets for disabled travelers; ramps provide wheelchair access to all areas of the terminal. Passengers requiring wheelchairs should contact their airline in advance. Facilities for visually impaired and hearing-impaired passengers comply with international regulations.