Flying from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Lima Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Puerto Maldonado and Lima follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Choose from 26 weekly Puerto Maldonado Airport to Lima Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest available. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:25.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PEM to LIM flight.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Getting to Lima (and then exploring more of Peru!) is a snap with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Lima Airport.
LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 86.82% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PEM to LIM flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Lima Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Puerto Maldonado Airport to Lima Airport flight is $72. A round-trip fare is currently $216. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEM to LIM.
The cheapest month for flights from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Lima Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM)
86% of flights leaving Puerto Maldonado Airport land at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PEM.
Central Puerto Maldonado to Puerto Maldonado Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near PEM. Whether you have an early flight from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Lima Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Puerto Maldonado Airport to Lima Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Follow your own route with a Lima Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Lima and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Lima Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Lima Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lima in March.
Before locking in your flight from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Lima Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PEM to LIM in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Peru
You've done Lima, now it's time to explore more of Peru. Journey about 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its popular sights. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Trujillo is another standout destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without visiting Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.