Flying from Arequipa Airport (AQP) to Piura Airport (PIU): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AQP to PIU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Arequipa Airport to Piura Airport. Lima Airport is a top stopover on the AQP to PIU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arequipa Airport (AQP) to Piura Airport (PIU)
At the moment, $147 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arequipa Airport to Piura Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $292. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from AQP to PIU, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Arequipa Airport to Piura Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Arequipa Airport (AQP)
Arequipa Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from AQP land on schedule 85% of the time.
To get to Arequipa Airport from central Arequipa, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near AQP. Whether you have an early flight from Arequipa Airport to Piura Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Piura Airport (PIU)
If you have a late Arequipa Airport to Piura Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near PIU:
Grab a Piura Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Sixt and Street Rent a Car can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Piura and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Piura Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Piura Airport (PIU) to central Piura
From Piura Airport, Piura is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Piura Airport (PIU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Arequipa Airport to Piura Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Piura. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Arequipa Airport to Piura Airport for February if you'd like to explore Piura during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 16ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AQP to PIU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
You've done Piura, now it's time to explore more of Peru. Travel around 370 kilometres south-east to Trujillo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Iglesia de La Merced to Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Chiclayo is another standout destination in Peru and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Piura. No journey is complete without experiencing Reserva Ecologica Chaparri, Huaca Ventarrón and Complejo Arqueologico Ventarron.