Many international flights to Lima arrive between 10 PM and 2 AM. The airport handles this well, but your transport options narrow.
What is open after midnight
Jorge Chavez Airport operates 24 hours. Immigration, baggage claim, and the arrivals hall all function normally regardless of the hour. A few shops and cafes stay open, and ATMs are always available. The free Wi-Fi works around the clock.
Transport options at night
| Option | Available? | Price to Miraflores | Notes | |--------|-----------|---------------------|-------| | Pre-booked transfer | Yes | PEN 60–90 (~EUR 15–22) | Same price, driver tracks your flight | | Green Taxi | Limited | PEN 70–100 (~EUR 17–24) | Fewer drivers, may wait 10–15 min | | Uber / InDriver | Limited | PEN 40–70 (~EUR 10–17) | Surge pricing common, fewer drivers | | Unofficial taxi | Available | PEN 60–120 (~EUR 15–29) | Not recommended at night |
The clear winner for late-night arrivals is a pre-booked transfer. The price does not change, the driver monitors your flight for delays, and you walk straight to your car.
The upside of arriving late
Lima's traffic disappears after 10 PM. The drive to Miraflores that takes 50 minutes at rush hour can take as little as 20–25 minutes late at night. This is a genuine advantage.
Safety considerations
The airport terminal is well lit and has security present. The route from the airport to Miraflores via Avenida Faucett and Javier Prado is a major road and generally safe.
What you should avoid: accepting rides from people who approach you inside or outside the terminal, walking outside the terminal perimeter to flag down cars, and carrying large amounts of visible cash.
If your flight is severely delayed
If you land after 3 AM and your hotel check-in is not until the afternoon, consider staying at the Wyndham Costa del Sol hotel connected directly to the terminal. Rates start around PEN 300 (~EUR 73) per night and you can walk there without leaving the airport complex.