Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Lima two hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
Flights from GIG to LIM start at 07:00 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 07:25 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your GIG to LIM flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Lima (and then discovering more of Peru!) is easy with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is LATAM Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for GIG to LIM flights is LATAM Airlines.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport. These are the top stopovers between GIG and LIM:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Lima Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport flight is $281. A round-trip ticket is currently $567. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from GIG to LIM by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport.
Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Of all flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near GIG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Lima Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Lima and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lima Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Lima Airport, Lima is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Lima in March.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Lima Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GIG to LIM sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lima. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
If you're ready to explore another side of Peru, consider Trujillo, roughly 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco are key reasons to visit.