About Lima Airport
The Jorge Chávez International Airport, also known as the Lima Airport, is the leading international airport in Peru. The Lima Airport is actually located about seven miles outside of Lima in Callao. Even though it is only about seven miles to Lima, plan on being stuck in traffic for quite a while. The airport only has one terminal and can become congested at times. However, it is worth the hassle of being jostled about with its fantastic shops, restaurants, bistros, and passenger lounges.
Being a smaller international airport gives the Lima Airport an advantage; passengers are not spread out over acres and acres racing from terminal to terminal. Instead, passengers come through one terminal and do not have to worry about running through a sprawling airport trying to get to the next terminal to catch a flight. Even though Lima Airport is small, it is one of the busiest airports in South America, with over 16 million international and domestic passengers passing through each year.
Fun Fact: Limatambo Airport located in San Isidro was Lima’s first airport and opened in 1960. Due to space limitations, it closed in 1965 when the Jorge Chávez International Airport opened in Callao.
Things to do near Lima Airport
Even though the Lima Airport is small based on international airports across the globe, there are still a plethora of things to keep passengers busy while waiting for their flights. Enjoy native fare or head over to a more recognizable fast food joint, shop for gifts or souvenirs, or even pick up some necessities such as deodorant or a hairbrush. Browse through chocolate shops and sample decadent Peruvian chocolate.
With so many things to do and see in and around Lima Airport, you can easily become overwhelmed. Bounce is here to get you started on your journey through Lima.
- Don’t walk through the airport with dull, dusty shoes. Instead, stop by one of two shoe shine stands in the Lima Airport.
- Grab a snack or a full meal at the food court located in the main shopping area of Lima Airport.
- Feel right at home at the Starbucks located in the airport and order your favorite caffeinated drink while surfing the internet using their free Wi-Fi.
- Enjoy a refreshing shower after spending time at the spa inside the airport. Whether on a long layover or just wanting to freshen up before heading out into Lima, a shower is just the thing.
- Peruvian chocolate should be its own special food group, and there are several chocolate shops within the airport where you can indulge.
- Sit in one of the lounges and start reading a new best-selling thriller or drop by one of the book stores and grab a Peruvian tourist guide before heading out into the city.
- Visit the Sumaq VIP Lounge or the VIP Club Lounge, where you can enjoy a full buffet, free Wi-Fi, and television. Sit back in one of their comfy chairs and rest before racing to catch your next flight.
- Pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to Peru or search for the perfect gifts for family and friends back home.
Transit Options in Lima Airport
- Private Shuttle Service
- Public Bus Service/Combis
- Taxi
Luggage Storage near Lima Airport
You do not want to be that tourist who is dragging all their luggage with them through the streets while on a sightseeing tour. You will not be able to fully enjoy your time in Lima if you have big, bulky bags in tow, and it will definitely highlight the fact that you are indeed a tourist.
Bounce is here to take charge of your baggage while you head out into the city to sightsee. Find a Bounce location to stow your luggage short-term while you explore the city.
Luggage Storage Options near Lima Airport
- Museo Larco: Come wander through the treasures of Ancient Peru, including jewelry and gold pieces. The museum is inside an 18th century royal mansion. Afterward, head out to the gardens for a relaxing stroll. Don’t bring your bags with you, leave them at a Bounce location for safekeeping.
- Islas Palomino: Spend a day touring the Palomino Islands and learn about the history of each island. Watch the sea lions and Humboldt penguins as they sun themselves on the rocky beaches or chuckle at the antics of the Peruvian pelicans. You will be taking a boat to the islands, so let Bounce keep your baggage while you are there.
- Balneario La Punta: Grab a bite to eat from one of the fantastic seafood restaurants on this peninsula where you will get some of the freshest seafood around. You will be spending time walking through the neighborhood, so don’t drag your bags with you, find a Bounce location to drop them.
- Circuito Mágico del Agua: An absolute must-see, this cluster of interactive fountains pulse and dance to music and light, creating amazing effects that wow the crowd. Stow your baggage with Bounce so you can fully enjoy the fountains’ show.
- Museo De Sitio Naval – Submarino Ex Bap Abtao: Tour the Abtao-class submarine named BAP Tiburón, which was launched in 1953. This was the last submarine made in the United States for export to be commissioned by another country. There are some tight spaces on this sub, so leave your bulky bags with Bounce while you take your tour.
- Tour Callao: Take a tour of Callao and take in the wonderful art walls surrounding the city. Then, grab a bite to eat at a quaint restaurant, or explore one of the many art galleries. You will be doing a lot of walking through Callao so have Bounce watch your bags for the day.
- Museo de Arte de Lima – Mali: Take a tour of the Lima Art Museum. Enjoy one of the most comprehensive art collections in Peru dating back over 3,000 years. Don’t chance being weighed down by your luggage while visiting, have Bounce take charge of them for safekeeping.
- Real Felipe Fortress: This fortress was originally built to defend Lima and the main port from pirate attacks. Today, visitors can walk through the fortress and go into the Peruvian Army Museum. There will be a lot of walking here, so leave your luggage with Bounce to fully enjoy your tour.
