Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Cusco Airport (CUZ) in Peru to hotels in the historic center and San Blas, to the Sacred Valley and to Poroy station for Machu Picchu, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Cusco takes you from Velasco Astete Airport to hotels around the Plaza de Armas, San Blas and the historic center, to Poroy station for the Machu Picchu trains, and on to the Sacred Valley towns of Urubamba and Ollantaytambo.
Cusco airport transfers start outside the arrivals exit of the single terminal, where your driver waits with a name sign; turn down the drivers who approach you in the hall. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and you choose the vehicle for your party, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.
Each Cusco airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel in the historic center, as close as a car can reach in the old streets, or to Poroy or Wanchaq station. Enter your address in the booking form to see the vehicles for your party before you pay. Heading straight to the Sacred Valley, to Pisac, Urubamba or Ollantaytambo? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly. Machu Picchu itself cannot be reached by road: you continue by train from Ollantaytambo or from Poroy, near Cusco.
Our Cusco airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared airport shuttle that waits to fill up and stops at other hotels. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, so you are not standing around at altitude, with room for suitcases and trekking gear, and suits families, groups and travelers starting the Inca Trail.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is inside Cusco, between the Wánchaq and San Sebastián districts, at about 3,310 m (10,860 ft). CORPAC runs it, and all flights use a single terminal with jet bridges, authorized taxi counters in arrivals and a PeruRail sales office. Since December 2025 the airport operates from 04:00 to 02:00 daily.
Most flights arrive from Lima, so most international travelers clear Peruvian immigration and customs in Lima and simply collect their bags in Cusco; only direct flights from abroad, such as from La Paz or Santiago, clear immigration here. After baggage claim you walk out of the arrivals exit, where pre-booked drivers wait.
Peru is on UTC−5 all year, with no daylight saving time. It uses the Peruvian sol.
Altitude. Cusco sits at about 3,400 m (11,150 ft). 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.
Immigration in Lima. If you connect through Lima, you clear Peruvian immigration and customs there, so keep your passport handy for the domestic flight to Cusco.
Machu Picchu by train. No road reaches Machu Picchu. Trains leave from Poroy, near Cusco, and from Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, so book your train before you plan your transfer.
Peruvian sol. Peru uses the sol (PEN); carry some soles in small notes for tips and markets.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At CUZ
Meet outside arrivals
Pre-booked drivers wait outside the arrivals exit of the single terminal with a name sign. Ignore drivers who approach you in the hall and check the company name before getting in.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
CUZ Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel CUZ
From where you're staying back to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
Round trip
CUZ Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Altitude
Cusco sits at about 3,400 m, so take the first day slowly, drink water and go easy on alcohol.
Immigration in Lima
If you connect through Lima, you clear Peruvian immigration and customs there, not in Cusco.
Peruvian sol
Peru uses the sol (PEN); carry some soles in small notes for taxis, tips and markets.
Local time
Peru is on UTC−5 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
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María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Outside the arrivals exit of the single terminal, holding a sign with your name, after baggage claim. Turn down the drivers who approach you in the hall.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is inside the city, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) from the historic center, so the ride to the Plaza de Armas is short outside rush hour.
Yes. Cusco and Cuzco are two spellings of the same city, and both mean Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, code CUZ. Cusco is the spelling used in Peru today.
Yes. Give the full hotel name and address when you book. Some streets in the historic center and San Blas are narrow, steep or closed to cars, so your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach.
Yes. We drive you to Poroy station, near Cusco, for the trains to Machu Picchu. Give us your train time when you book, so the pickup leaves a comfortable margin.
Pisac, Urubamba and the other Sacred Valley towns lie northwest of Cusco, and many travelers go straight there on arrival because the valley is lower than the city. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Ollantaytambo is at the far end of the Sacred Valley, where most Machu Picchu trains leave. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
No one can: Machu Picchu is not reachable by road. You take the train from Ollantaytambo or from Poroy, near Cusco, to Aguas Calientes, and then the bus up to the site. We can take you to either station.
Cusco is at about 3,400 m (11,150 ft), so take it slowly: walk at an easy pace, drink water, rest on the first day and go easy on alcohol. A driver waiting at the exit means you are not carrying bags around at altitude.
Only if you fly in directly from abroad, such as from La Paz or Santiago. Most travelers connect through Lima, clear immigration and customs there, and arrive in Cusco on a domestic flight.
Since December 2025 the airport operates from 04:00 to 02:00 daily. We track your flight, so your driver is there for early morning and late evening arrivals alike.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, and give your flight number and departure time, so the pickup is set for check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from CUZ; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport page.
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.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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