By Plane
The international airport Jorge Chávez (LIM) in Lima-Callao is Peru's only international hub. All intercontinental flights land here.
Flights from Germany
There are no direct flights from Germany to Peru. The most common connections:
- KLM: via Amsterdam — often the cheapest option, approx. 14–16h total travel time
- Iberia: via Madrid — good connection, approx. 14–16h
- LATAM: via Madrid or São Paulo — the number one Latin American airline
- Air France: via Paris — approx. 15–17h
- Lufthansa: via Bogotá (Avianca codeshare) — approx. 15–18h
Flight Prices (Guidelines, Round Trip)
| Period | Price |
|---|---|
| Low Season (Oct–Apr) | 550–850€ |
| Shoulder Season (May, Sep) | 650–1,000€ |
| High Season (Jun–Aug, Christmas) | 800–1,400€ |
Domestic Flights
For a country of this size, domestic flights are often sensible:
- Lima → Cusco: 1h, from 50€ (20–22h by bus!)
- Lima → Arequipa: 1.5h, from 40€
- Lima → Iquitos: 2h, from 60€ (no road connection!)
- Lima → Puerto Maldonado: 1.5h, from 50€
- Cusco → Puerto Maldonado: 45 min., from 40€
Airlines: LATAM Perú (largest selection), Sky Airline (affordable), JetSMART (low-cost), Viva Air.
💡 Tipp
Book domestic flights early! Prices rise sharply as the departure date approaches. LATAM offers a "South America Airpass," which is cheaper for multiple flights than booking individually.
