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Getting There by Air: Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima(LIM/SPIM) is the main Gateway airport for Peru and the rest of the world. Peru also offers several other International Airports. Flights arrive daily from Western Europe and the United States as well as through out South America, Central America and South East Asia.
Thinking of heading to Peru? Well most likely you will be flying. Some of the most diverse airport in the world can be found here, from low lying airports such as Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima to Juliaca, Peru’s Inca Manco Capac International Airport that ranks number 3 on the World’s Highest Commercial Airports list , you will find that Peru has 6 of South America’s Highest Commercial Airports.
Departure Tax: Many countries charge a departure tax to leave the country whether by air or by boat. Check your tickets because in some countries this tax will be included in the ticket such as the Untied States. Most South American and Central American countries will charge a departure tax as you leave the country.
Peru’s departure tax of US $30.25 from Lima’s airport. Transit passengers and children under two years of age are exempt. Payment must be paid in cash prior to boarding.
Flying Times: Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima to Miami flying time would be about 6 hours, to New York flying time is approximately 9 hours and flights to western Europe run about 12 hours.
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