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LIMLima·Jorge Chavez International·Lima, Peru
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
3
Main Terminal Building, Domestic Concourse, International Concourse
Max Transit
18m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
LATAM Airlines Peru
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
90min
International → International
75min
Lima skylinePhoto by Qingju Wen on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
LIM operates as one terminal with domestic and international gates on opposite ends of a shared concourse, so there is no train or shuttle — everything is done on foot. Passengers connecting domestic-to-domestic or international-to-international generally stay airside, but anyone connecting between a domestic and international flight must pass through Peruvian immigration and a re-screening checkpoint, which is the main source of delay.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Single-terminal layout
LATAM's Peru hub
Immigration bottleneck for mixed connections
Heavy overnight/late-evening traffic
Airlines at LIM
LATAM Airlines Peru
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at LIM?

Still insufficient even for a same-side domestic connection once boarding and taxi times are factored in. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at LIM?

Matches the domestic-domestic MCT exactly, workable only with adjacent gates and no security delay. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at LIM?

Meets the domestic-international MCT and gives ample buffer for straightforward domestic-domestic transfers. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at LIM?

Aligns with the international-international MCT and covers most single-terminal walking distances comfortably. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at LIM?

Matches the international-domestic MCT, enough time to clear immigration even during a busy overnight arrival bank. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at LIM?

Two hours comfortably absorbs even a delayed international arrival plus re-screening. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at LIM?

Generous buffer that covers virtually any combination of flight types with room to spare. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at LIM?

More than enough time even accounting for late-night congestion at immigration and security. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at LIM?

Four hours is well beyond any realistic connection need at this single-terminal airport. See full 4 hr guide →

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