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 | Fixed, quoted at booking | Same price at any hour, driver tracks your flight |
| Authorised airport taxi | Limited | Fixed price at the counter | Fewer drivers, may wait 10–15 min |
| Uber / InDriver | Limited | Quoted in the app | Surge pricing common, fewer drivers |
| Unofficial taxi | Available | Negotiated | Not recommended at night |
Fixed-price private transfer
LIM Barranco
From€75for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €75 per vehicle, about €19 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
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 the Wyndham Costa del Sol hotel connected directly to the terminal — you can walk there without leaving the airport complex. Check its current rate when you book; hotel pricing moves constantly.
When a private transfer from LIM is the right choice
- Landing after the last train or bus: the driver is booked to your flight number and tracks the real arrival time, so a delay does not cancel the pickup.
- Arrivals after midnight: no searching for a rank or a night surcharge; the price you booked is the price you pay.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Barranco is from €75, about €19 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
LIM → Barranco from €75Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Fixed-price private transfer
LIM Barranco
From€75for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €75 per vehicle, about €19 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations