Travelling from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
4 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Lima is two hours behind Buenos Aires. Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
With 29 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) is the busiest route. Sky Airline operates the earliest flight at 4:50am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from AEP to LIM is with LATAM Airlines at 8:10pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Buenos Aires to LIM, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) can be booked from this terminal.
Leading airlines that offer direct flights from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport departing AEP include:
Most travellers prefer to fly with LATAM Airlines between AEP and LIM.
LATAM Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 85.83% of services arriving on schedule.
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Buenos Aires to LIM even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is an option when leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP).
AEP is around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Jorge Newbery Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from AEP touch down on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) flight ticket with departures from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Figure out if flying from EZE works better for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Buenos Aires to LIM with LATAM Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of EZE.
LATAM Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from EZE to LIM.
Flights between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Jorge Chavez International Airport see fewer delays with LATAM Airlines than with any other carrier.
Split up your flight from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and LIM include:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
EZE is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Buenos Aires to LIM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a track record for punctuality. 83.93% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
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Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
The centre of Lima is about 8 kilometres from Jorge Chavez International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport is ج.م. 7,477. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 13,191. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Buenos Aires to LIM, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). August is the peak month for travel to Lima. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Buenos Aires to LIM flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport in August when temperatures are between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Lima
Start your Lima trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Jorge Chavez International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Machu Picchu Park, Iguazú Park and La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana are must-visits when exploring Lima.
Explore more of Peru
Huancayo is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be explored once you've seen Lima. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Lima, Ica is another essential stop in Peru. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina.
