Is a 1½ hr layover in Lima long enough?

LIM · Jorge Chavez International · Lima, Peru
Probably Enough

Yes, 1½ hours is probably enough for a layover at LIM (Lima).

Matches the international-domestic MCT, enough time to clear immigration even during a busy overnight arrival bank.
Concourses
3
Max Transit
18m
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
LATAM Airlines Peru
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
90min
tight
International → International
75min
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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.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
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 1½ hours enough for a layover at Jorge Chavez International (LIM)?

Matches the international-domestic MCT, enough time to clear immigration even during a busy overnight arrival bank.

What is the minimum connection time at LIM?

Minimum connection times at Jorge Chavez International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 75 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 1½ hours connection at LIM on an international flight?

1½ hours clears the 75-minute international minimum connection time at Jorge Chavez International, but you should still head directly to your gate. 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.

How much time do I need for a layover at LIM?

We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Jorge Chavez International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 18 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at LIM?

If you miss your connection, proceed to your airline's transfer or ticketing counter in the international arrivals hall or near the domestic gates, as LATAM and other carriers maintain staffed rebooking desks there rather than automated kiosks throughout the terminal.

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