# LIM — Lima (Jorge Chávez International Airport)

> LIM (Jorge Chávez International Airport) is the main international airport serving Lima, Peru. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/lim-lima

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Authorized airport taxi (Taxi Green / Taxi Direct / Mitsui) from inside arrivals
- **Typical fare:** S/. 60–S/. 90 to Miraflores
- **Journey time:** 45–75 min
- **Pickup point:** Counters inside the arrivals hall
- **Key warning:** Never take a 'taxi' from anyone approaching you outside the terminal — express kidnappings have happened. Only use in-terminal authorised companies or Uber/Cabify/InDriver via app.
- **Fare reality (LIM → Miraflores):** expected S/. 60–S/. 90 · concerning S/. 150+ · likely scam S/. 200+ tout
- **Overall risk:** high — Higher risk of unofficial taxi approaches at Lima — stick to authorised in-terminal operators (Taxi Green, Taxi Direct, Mitsui) or app rides.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of LIM, ranked

1. **Taxi Green / Direct / Mitsui (in-terminal)** _(recommended)_ — cost S/. 60–S/. 90, journey 45–75 min, wait 10–15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Fixed price; Verified driver
   - Cons: Pricier than apps
2. **Uber / Cabify / InDriver** _(recommended)_ — cost S/. 35–S/. 70, journey 45–75 min, wait 5–20 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Cheapest reliable
   - Cons: Use designated pickup point only
3. **Airport Express bus** — cost S/. 25, journey 60–90 min, wait Every 30–60 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Direct to Miraflores
   - Cons: Limited schedule
4. **Pre-booked transfer** — cost S/. 80–S/. 120, journey 45–75 min, wait 0 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Driver waits
   - Cons: Pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at LIM

1. Stay inside the terminal until you've arranged a ride
2. Approach a Taxi Green / Direct / Mitsui counter for a fixed-rate ride
3. Or buy a SIM (Claro/Movistar) and book Uber/Cabify, then walk to the official app zone
4. Pay in soles or card — confirm price before getting in
5. Expected total: S/. 60–S/. 90

## Common scams at LIM

- **Curbside 'taxi'** (high risk): Random drivers offering rides outside arrivals — high risk of overcharging or worse. _How to avoid:_ ONLY use in-terminal authorized counters, Uber, Cabify or InDriver.
- **Express kidnapping (paseo millonario)** (high risk): Forced ATM withdrawals after entering an unmarked car. _How to avoid:_ Never accept rides from people approaching you. Stay inside terminal until your ride is arranged.

## Payment warnings at LIM

- Withdraw soles at airport ATMs (Globalnet) — avoid currency desks.
- Carry small notes for apps that take cash.

## Arrival checklist for LIM

- Only in-terminal taxi counters or app rides
- Buy SIM at arrivals
- Confirm price before getting in
- Never accept curbside taxi offers

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Last updated: May 2026

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