# AQP — Arequipa (Rodríguez Ballón International)

> AQP (Rodríguez Ballón International) is the main international airport serving Arequipa, Peru. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/aqp-arequipa

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Uber / InDrive from the app zone
- **Typical fare:** PEN 20–30
- **Journey time:** 15–25 min
- **Pickup point:** Designated rideshare pickup outside Arrivals
- **Key warning:** Ignore 'official taxi' touts inside Arrivals — quote is 2–3× app rate.
- **Fare reality (AQP → central Arequipa):** expected PEN 20–30 · concerning PEN 50+ · likely scam USD 20 flat quote
- **Overall risk:** low — Small airport 10 km from city. Authorized taxis and Uber/InDrive all reliable.
- **Last updated:** July 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of AQP, ranked

1. **Uber / InDrive** _(recommended)_ — cost PEN 18–28, journey 15–25 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fair pricing; Card on file; Tracked
2. **Authorized taxi** — cost PEN 30–45, journey 15–25 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: Costlier than app
3. **Airport 'official' curb taxi** — cost PEN 50–80, journey 15–25 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: No wait
   - Cons: Heavy overpay

## First 30 minutes after landing at AQP

1. Withdraw PEN at ATM (small notes)
2. Open Uber or InDrive
3. Walk to rideshare zone
4. Confirm pickup in-app
5. Have PEN 5–10 for small tip

## Common scams at AQP

- **'Official taxi' curb tout** (medium risk): Touts inside Arrivals with lanyards quote PEN 70+ flat. _How to avoid:_ Use Uber/InDrive from the app zone.

## Payment warnings at AQP

- Small PEN notes preferred
- Card accepted at most legit taxis

## Arrival checklist for AQP

- Small PEN notes
- Uber + InDrive installed
- Hotel address written down

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Last updated: July 2026

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