Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Lima, where Jorge Chavez International Airport is located. Istanbul operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from LIM to Istanbul. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to plan a flight from LIM to Istanbul that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you hold a passport from Peru and plan to travel to Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul.
LIM is about 10 kilometres from central Lima. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LIM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Istanbul
$803 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul. Return flights start at $2,158. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LIM to Istanbul if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from LIM to Istanbul. You don't need to search every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll update you when the price changes.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 57 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
After your flight from LIM to Istanbul, tuck yourself in at a hotel near SAW. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Istanbul, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from LIM to Istanbul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Galata Tower.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Istanbul and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Istanbul.