Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is inside Cusco, between the Wánchaq and San Sebastián districts, about 3.7 km from the historic center and the Plaza de Armas area. Authorized taxis and pre-booked cars wait at the terminal, and the ride into the center is short outside rush hour.

Yes. Cusco and Cuzco are two spellings of the same city, and both refer to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, code CUZ. Cusco is the spelling used in Peru today, while Cuzco still appears on some airline sites, maps and older guidebooks.

The airport sits at about 3,310 m (10,860 ft), and the city of Cusco is at about 3,400 m. Many visitors feel short of breath or get headaches on arrival, so walk slowly, drink water, rest on the first day and go easy on alcohol. Some travelers head down to the Sacred Valley first.

No. No train serves the airport, and Machu Picchu cannot be reached by road. Trains to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) leave from Poroy station, near Cusco, and from Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, so take a taxi or pre-booked car to the station. PeruRail has a sales office in the terminal.

By road. The Sacred Valley towns of Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac are northwest of Cusco, reached by taxi, pre-booked car or tour bus from the airport. Many travelers go straight there on arrival, because the valley is lower than Cusco and Ollantaytambo is a starting point for Machu Picchu trains.

Use the authorized taxi counters in the arrivals area, where you agree the ride before you leave the terminal; fares depend on the number of passengers and bags. Turn down offers from drivers who approach you in the hall or outside, and check the company before getting in.

LATAM, Sky Airline and JetSMART fly many daily flights between Lima and Cusco, and also link Cusco with Arequipa; LATAM and Sky fly to Puerto Maldonado. International flights are few: Avianca and Boliviana de Aviación fly to La Paz, and LATAM flies to Santiago de Chile.

Only if you fly in directly from abroad, for example from La Paz or Santiago. Most international travelers connect through Lima, where they clear Peruvian immigration and customs, and then arrive in Cusco on a domestic flight, so they simply collect their bags and walk out.

Since 1 December 2025, Cusco airport operates from 04:00 to 02:00 the next day, 22 hours daily, according to CORPAC, which runs it. Before that it opened from 05:00 to 01:00. The terminal is closed to flights in the remaining overnight hours, so check your flight time.

Yes. A new international airport is under construction at Chinchero, in the Sacred Valley northwest of Cusco, to replace Alejandro Velasco Astete. Until it opens, every commercial flight to Cusco uses the current airport in the city, so a ticket to CUZ lands at Velasco Astete.

Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN). Carry some soles in small notes for taxis, tips and markets, although cards are accepted in many hotels and restaurants. Cusco is on Peru time, UTC−5 all year, with no daylight saving time, the same as Lima.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.