Cheap Flights To Lima, Peru

Book cheap flights to Lima in Peru with Globehunters, and discover this exhilarating and beautiful city. A modern metropolis surrounded by vast desert and spectacular cliffs, Lima is jam packed with temples and colonial mansions to discover, as well as newer, modern skyscrapers.

Having once stood as the centre of power and trade in South America, and the headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition, Lima has a rich cultural history, and Baroque and Renaissance influences can be seen in its architecture.

There’s also a great selection of museums and art galleries to explore in the city, from the Larco Museum to the Museum of Contemporary Art as well as plenty of shopping centres, restaurants and cafes to explore.

In fact, the culinary scene is one of Lima’s highlights, with a real melting pot of cuisines from cultures far and wide.

Once the sun goes down, be sure to head to the city’s Barranco district, where the bars come alive with local sounds.

Many visitors use Lima as a stopping point for further travels into Peru, such as the iconic Machu Picchu, but the city has plenty to offer in its own right too, so compare flights here at Globehunters now!

We are proud to offer first class flights and business class flights to Lima as well as economy.

5 Things You Need to Know About Lima

Before packing your bags for Lima, here are the top five things that you need to know…

Time Difference: GMT -5 Hours
Currency: PEN (Sol)
Native Language: Spanish
Weather: Average temperature of 24°C during the warmest month (February) and 17°C during the coldest (17°C)
Sales Tax: 18% for most products (up to 118% on others such as alcohol and cigarettes)

Flying to Lima from the UK

Here’s everything you need to know about booking flights to Lima from the UK, including average flight times and entry requirements.

Flight Times

Direct flights from London Gatwick generally take twelve and a half hours, although indirect flights are available from other airports such as Manchester.

Indirect flights can take anywhere from 15 to 20 hours depending on the route you take, so be sure to get in touch with one of our friendly travel experts, who will be more than happy to assist you in finding the best one for you.

Entry Requirements

UK citizens don’t require a visa to enter Peru, and you can actually stay in the country for up to six months without one!

If you’re planning to work in Lima, be sure to get in touch with the Peruvian embassy.

Airlines That Fly to Lima

Currently, British Airways are the only airline offering direct flights from the UK to Lima, but here are some of the airlines which offer connecting flights:

- KLM
- Air France
- Delta
- Iberia

The Airport

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)

Lima’s airport is located in Callao, about seven miles from the centre of Lima and eleven miles from the district of Miraflores.

Taxi and bus services operate regularly into Lima and Miraflores, with an extension of the Lima Metro also under construction, expected to be completed by 2019.

Popular Routes

Popular routes to Lima from the UK include:

- London to Lima Flights
- Manchester to Lima Flights

10 Lima Must-Dos

Here are our top ten recommendations for the best things to see and do during your stay in Lima:

- Plaza Mayor
- Monastery of San Francisco
- Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist
- Historic Centre of Lima
- Torre Tagle Palace
- Archbishop’s Palace of Lima
- Museum of the Nation
- Municipal Palace of Lima
- Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas
- Museum of Italian Art

Book Cheap Flights to Lima with Globehunters

So if you’re looking to book cheap flights to Lima from the UK, be sure to get in touch with one of our experienced and friendly travel experts here at Globehunters, who will be more than happy to assist you.

Remember: all bookings made through Globehunters are fully ATOL and IATA to give you that extra peace of mind.