Is a 40 min layover in Lima long enough?
LIM · Jorge Chavez International · Lima, Peru
Cutting It Close
Close to the domestic MCT but leaves no margin for the frequent evening security queues.
Quick Stats
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LATAM Airlines Peru
Minimum Connection Times
45min
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Tips for 40 min Connections
Domestic-to-domestic connections can be done quickly on foot within a single concourse with no need for extra screening in most cases.
If your connection crosses from international arrivals to a domestic departure, budget extra time for Peruvian immigration, which regularly backs up during the 10pm-1am international arrival surge.
LATAM operates a large bank of late-evening and overnight departures to the US and Europe, so security lines peak sharply between 7pm and 11pm.
Head straight to your airline's transfer or connections desk near international arrivals if you're rebooking, since LIM lacks a dedicated automated transfer hall.
Carry-on-only travelers benefit most here, as checked bag transfers between separate carriers are not always automatic and may require reclaiming and re-checking.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
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.
Is 40 minutes enough for a layover at LIM?
Close to the domestic MCT but leaves no margin for the frequent evening security queues.
Other Layover Durations at LIM
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