LIM · Lima, Peru
Jorge Chávez International Airport — Wi-Fi, eSIM & arrival guide
Arriving at Jorge Chávez International Airport? This page covers what to expect on the ground — free Wi-Fi reality, mobile signal at the gate, ground transport into Lima, and how to skip the SIM-card booth queue.
Free airport Wi-Fi
OK
Distance to Lima
11 km
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Free Wi-Fi & mobile signal at LIM
Free Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi.
Mobile signal at arrival: Claro, Movistar, Entel — Claro is best at the airport.
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Ground transport from LIM to Lima
Airport Express Lima bus
⏱ 60 min to MirafloresUSD 8 / PEN 30
Direct service. Useful with luggage.
Authorized taxi (Taxi Verde / Green Taxi)
⏱ 40–80 min to Miraflores (traffic)PEN 60–90 (~$16–24)
Booth inside arrivals — pre-paid, fixed by zone.
Uber / Cabify / InDrive
⏱ SamePEN 45–80
Pickup outside the airport perimeter — short walk through arrivals plaza.
Common scams to avoid at LIM
- Unmarked "taxis" at the curb — only use the Taxi Verde booth or app rides.
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How to activate your eSIM for Peru
1
Choose your plan in LTE.app
Browse Peru plans and select one that fits your trip length. Takes under a minute.
2
Scan the QR code in your phone settings
iOS: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM. Android: Settings → Network → SIM → Add eSIM. Scan the QR and confirm.
3
Board your flight
Your eSIM is installed. No action needed during the flight. Keep your home SIM active for calls and texts.
4
Land at Jorge Chávez International Airport — you're connected
The eSIM connects automatically to a Peru carrier. By the time you reach baggage claim, you have data.
FAQ — LIM Jorge Chávez International Airport
Is there free Wi-Fi at Jorge Chávez International Airport?
Yes — Free Wi-Fi. A Peru eSIM still gives you reliable data the moment you land and continues working throughout your trip, not just inside the terminal.
How do I get from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Lima?
Jorge Chávez International Airport has multiple options: Airport Express Lima bus (60 min to Miraflores, USD 8 / PEN 30); Authorized taxi (Taxi Verde / Green Taxi) (40–80 min to Miraflores (traffic), PEN 60–90 (~$16–24)); Uber / Cabify / InDrive (Same, PEN 45–80). The airport is about 11 km from Lima.
Can I buy a SIM card at Jorge Chávez International Airport?
Jorge Chávez International Airport has SIM card vendors in the arrivals area, but they are typically more expensive than buying online. LTE.app lets you purchase and install a Peru eSIM before you fly — it activates automatically when you land.
Which mobile carrier should I use at Jorge Chávez International Airport?
LTE.app partners with multiple local carriers in Peru to provide wide network coverage. Our plans use multi-network eSIMs that connect to the best available signal at Jorge Chávez International Airport and throughout the country.
When should I install my eSIM for Peru?
Install your eSIM at home before your flight, while connected to Wi-Fi. It takes under two minutes — just scan a QR code in your phone settings. Activation happens automatically when you land at Jorge Chávez International Airport and connect to the local network.
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