Travelling from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Lima Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, making Lima two hours behind Buenos Aires.
Flights from AEP to LIM start from 04:50 — the earliest with Sky Airline. The last service of the day is at 20:10 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, there are 34 weekly Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Lima Airport flights.
Your AEP to LIM flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Lima Airport, so jetting to Lima (and then seeing more of Peru!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is LATAM Airlines.
Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier offering AEP to LIM flights. A dependable 87.14% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Lima Airport. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a top stopover on the AEP to LIM route.
Handy information about Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
When it comes to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near AEP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Lima Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you're coming in on a late Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Lima Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LIM:
Travel at your own pace with a Lima Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Lima and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Lima Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Lima Airport to the centre of Lima has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Lima Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Lima in March.
When reserving your flight from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Lima Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Lima, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 26ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AEP to LIM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
Lima has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Peru just waiting to be discovered. About 11 kilometres west of Lima, a trip to Callao will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
Trujillo is another sought-after destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No trip is complete without visiting Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.
