Flying from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from London to LIM. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to LIM. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and LIM:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to LIM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a flight ticket from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a popular transfer point.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Reserve a hotel close to LIM if you're catching a late flight from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Lima's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your London to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Lima. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport is $603. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,136. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to LIM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap London to Jorge Chavez International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from London to LIM.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). August is the most popular month to visit Lima. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Before locking in your London to LIM flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
August has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Lima
Start your Lima trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Jorge Chavez International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of things to do in Lima when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Machu Picchu Park followed by Iguazú Park and La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana.
Explore more of Peru
Huancayo is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Lima. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Peru, consider Ica, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Lima. Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina are key reasons to visit.