A Guide to Lima’s Airport
One thing that really bugs me about flying is getting stuck at departure gates with rubbish services. There’s nothing worse than finally making it through security only to discover there's just one sad café selling soggy sandwiches and instant coffee. So, here's a heads-up for anyone planning to take off from Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.
On Arrival
- Have your tickets and passports in hand, staff are posted at the entrances and will ask to see your travel documents before letting you enter the airport.
- Safe Bag offers a luggage wrapping service. Look out for them between entrance gates 6 and 8.
- There are self-service check-in machines where you can print boarding passes and luggage tags. Bag drop lanes are available to help speed up the check-in process. There are plenty of staff around if you need help.
- Head to the escalators or lifts and go up to the next floor.
Restaurants, Shops and Services Before Security
The services in the public section on level two are for both domestic and international departures.
Restaurants and Cafés
- Pardos Chicken is a Peruvian restaurant, famous for grilled chicken. It’s open 24hrs.
- McDonald’s serves their classic hamburgers and shakes 24 hours a day.
- Dunkin’ Donuts sells sandwiches, drinks and a variety of doughnuts. It’s open 24hrs.
- Tanta is a popular local restaurant serving Peruvian and international food. It’s open 24hrs.
- Starbucks serves coffee, sandwiches and cake 24 hours a day.
- Papa John's is a fast-food pizza chain. It’s open 24hrs.
- KFC fries its famous chicken 24 hours a day.
- La Lucha Sangucheria Criolla is a Peruvian fast food chain selling sandwiches and drinks. It’s open 24hrs.
- China Wok is a fast food restaurant that serves Chinese Peruvian food. It’s open 24hrs.
- Delicass is a café known for its breakfasts and desserts. It’s open 24hrs.
- Maria Almenara is a café serving sandwiches, drinks, cakes and desserts. It’s open from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm.
Shops
- Livingstone sells outdoor clothing and equipment. It’s open 24hrs.
- Kuna is a Peruvian clothing brand specialising in alpaca wool. It’s open 24hrs.
- Mercadito Gourmet is a convenience store selling drinks, snacks and some over-the-counter medications. It’s open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Be! Smart is an electronics store. It’s open 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
- Hösėg sells outdoor clothing 24 hours a day.
Services
- Free wifi is available throughout the airport. You will need to fill in an online form and agree to the terms and conditions.
- There are ATMs in the public, domestic and international zones.
- There are toilets located in each section of the airport. The women’s toilets have vending machines for hygiene products but they only stock sanitary towels.
- There are no water-filling stations in the airport.
Restaurants, Shops and Services for International Departures
Follow the signs for the departure gates and enter through the door marked international departures. You will be asked to scan your boarding pass and show your passport to a staff member. Proceed through security and walk to immigration where you will need to present your travel documents to an immigration officer.
Restaurants and Cafés
- La Nacional Restaurant is a restaurant selling Peruvian food. It’s open 24hrs.
- La Bonbonniere is a restaurant serving Peruvian food 24 hours a day.
- Bleriot Bar and Lounge sells snacks and drinks 24 hours a day.
- TGI Fridays is open 24 hours a day for sit-in and take-out meals.
Shops
- Ilaria is a Peruvian jewellery store. It’s open 24hrs.
- Hstern is a Brazilian jewellery brand. It’s open 24hrs.
- Pandora is an international jewellery store. It’s open 24hrs.
- Kuna is a Peruvian clothing brand specialising in alpaca wool. It’s open 24hrs.
- Hugo Boss sells men’s fashion 24 hours a day.
- Cool Box is an electronics store. It’s open 24hrs.
- Patapampa sells Alpaca clothing and accessories. It’s open 24hrs.
- Huerta & Goischke sells clothing and accessories made of silk. It’s open 24hrs.
- Sol Alpaca sells Alpaca clothing and accessories. It’s open 24hrs.
- Coffee and Deli sells drinks, sandwiches, snacks and empanadas 24 hours a day.
- 365 Deli sells drinks, sandwiches, snacks and empanadas 24 hours a day.
- Duty-free is open 24 hours a day and sells perfumes, alcohol and chocolates.
- Britt Shop sells clothes, crafts, books, bottled drinks and snacks. It’s open 24hrs.
- Ibero book store stocks books in English as well as Spanish. It’s open 24hrs.
Services
- World Xchange exchanges currency 24 hours a day.
- The VIP lounge is open 24/7.
- There is a free charging station for handheld devices.
Restaurants, Shops and Services for Domestic Departures
Follow the signs for the departure gates and enter through the door marked domestic departures. You will be asked to scan your boarding pass and show your passport to a staff member. Then queue up and proceed through security.
Restaurants and Cafés
- Starbucks serves coffee, sandwiches and cake 24 hours a day.
- Tanta is a popular local restaurant serving Peruvian and international food. It’s open 24hrs.
- 2 To-Go kiosks selling drinks, sandwiches and pastries are located downstairs at the B gates. They are open 24hrs. You are free to go up and down to this area regardless of your gate number.
- Britt Cafe Bakery offers baked goods, sandwiches and drinks 24 hours a day.
Shops
- Ilaria is a Peruvian jewellery store. It’s open 24hrs.
- 365 Deli sells drinks, sandwiches, snacks and empanadas 24 hours a day.
Services
- The VIP lounge is open 24/7.
- Peru Rail has a ticket desk that’s open 4:00 am - 8:30 am and 9:30 am - 8:30 pm, Monday to Friday and 7:00 am - 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
- There’s a free charging station for handheld devices.
