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Lima airport Jorge Chavez has been completely renovated. It opened it's new facilities 2 february 2005, I arrived there on that day, the first day it was in operation.....In the depature lounge all is modern and efficient, roomy, gates with jetways, plenty of shops and a bar. Yes, a complete change from the years before....Now, in January 2009, also the immigration procedures when arriving have very much improved, no more waiting in line for 1 hour (not exaggerating!). All the previous misery is over now. But when you get outside it is still chaotic. Not only all the people waiting for their loved ones. That is latin custom, get used to that. In fact I think it is quite moving. But the taxis. Chaotic. (Bogota airport is much better organised in that aspect). Best is to have your hotel or someone you know to meet you.
I arrived (and departed) at (from) Lima airport from international and domestic flights many times.
Departing Lima internationally can sometimes be trysome. First the security/drugs checks, then the check-in. Long lines because there are only 3 or max. 4 check-in desks open. That happens with every airline, Iberia, KLM, Avianca, you name it. So that's not the airport's fault....
Look at my Peru-transportation page for info on domestic flights.
Info January 2009
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Bus services are cheap and mostly safe, there are a lot of Bus companies that travel everywhere, usually comfortably. Airlines are also cheap most of the year.
Public transportation is a plague, but it takes you everywhere you want without problem. There are no schedules, but you can always find a bus. Taxis are also very cheap... but remember, there are no taximeters in Peru; you negotiate the fare before the ride. Don't let the Taxi Drivers fool you, always talk to some local (friend or somebody you know) to get an Idea of usual fares and distances. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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From abroad, by plane.
From Peru itself, at least from the coast, there are plenty of coaches, some of them being really luxury ones. If you have time, why not?
I did myslef the trip from Lima to Santiago in February 1998 (company Ormeños). 60 hours!! A once in a lifetime experience. I won't do it a second time. For sure, you will know your neighbours and learn why Peruvian go to work in Cile (if you can speak Spanish) and they might invite you home to drink some Pisco.
Plenty of cheap buses, but it looks like each bus belongs to a different company. So, do not expect any plan or schedule o bus stop, just ask people in the street or at your hotel. And ask the driver where you have to get out.
Otherwise, taxis are cheap. You just have to negociate the price before getting in. Minimum fare in 2000: 3 soles. For less than 10 soles you could already go to a different neighbourhood.
You can also rent a car, although I would consider doing it only if you want to go out of Lima. Driving in Lima is quite crazy. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Lan Peru for those wondering is a great airline. We flew on new airbus 3000 planes. Better than some long haul flights I have had. And for those Vegetarians, you may want to take your own sandwiches as meat free ones of this airline didn't exist when I was there. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Lan Peru for those wondering is a great airline. We flew on new airbus 3000 planes. Better than some long haul flights I have had. And for those Vegetarians, you may want to take your own sandwiches as meat free ones of this airline didn't exist when I was there.
The flight from Lima to Cuzco is breathtaking, but you need to be on the left side of the plane. The right sight doesn't seem to have the snow capped mountains for some reason. The landing is a little scary as the plane banks in quick (due to Cusco being in a valley) and lands fast. But you get there in one piece. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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When landing at Jorge Chavez airport, one of the first things you'll notice is that you aren't going up to the gate. No jetway extends from the terminals in front of you, as in the illustrations on the airport's web site (there's a reason they're just drawings). Instead, tall staircases are placed beside the jet's front and back doors, and passengers disembark down the stairs, where they are loaded onto buses. The buses take you to the "under construction" international area - which apparently has been under construction for a decade. Once you're through customs, you'll be greeting by a throng of thousands. Huge families of Peruvians come to meet (or see off) a single traveler.
This is all actually the case when arriving and leaving for domestic flights, as well.
Keep this setup in mind for timing - after you're called to the "gate", you still have to take a bus ride to the plane sitting out on the tarmac, so get to the gate early (and beforehand, take advantage of the business class VIP lounge if you can - it's air conditioned). Also remember that there's about a US$5 domestic/$25 international airport tax payable in a separate area before going through security. Leave a Comment
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If you want to fly in the routes Cusco, Arequipa, Iquitos, Tacna, Cajamarca, and fly over enigmatic Nazca Lines, please contact with me, It will be a pleasure to make the reservations, and all Travel Arrangements. Theme: Airplane
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professional and friendly ground operation and cabin crew
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At the airport whether your lugguage is chosen for security check completely rely on your fate! When you pass customs, you have to press a button and the lamps in front will give you either a red or green light - which is "self-explanatory"! I was unlucky enough to get a red light and I was shooed aside to have a lugguage check - luckily a brief one. Later I learn that some other countries also make use of this "traffic light" game to check lugguage. But to me, it's quite new and fun! Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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