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Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

También conocido como: Cusco Airport, Cuzco Airport, CUZ Airport, Velasco Astete Airport.

CUZ · SPZO · Cusco

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Código IATA
CUZ
Código OACI
SPZO
Ciudad
Cusco
País
Peru
Coordenadas
-13.5356, -71.9436
Zona horaria
America/Lima
Terminales
One terminal for domestic and international flights

Sobre Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is the airport for Cusco in southern Peru, the gateway to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. It sits inside the city, between the Wánchaq and San Sebastián districts, about 3.7 km from the historic center, at an elevation of about 3,310 m (10,860 ft).

Most flights are domestic. LATAM, Sky Airline and JetSMART fly many daily flights to Lima and also link Cusco with Arequipa, and LATAM and Sky fly to Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon. International routes are few: Avianca and Boliviana de Aviación fly to La Paz, and LATAM flies to Santiago de Chile. The airport handled about 3.2 million passengers from January to August 2025.

There is one terminal, with jet bridges. Because the runway lies close to the city, the airport works at limited capacity, and a new airport is under construction at Chinchero, in the Sacred Valley, to replace it.

From the airport, most travelers go to hotels around the Plaza de Armas and San Blas, or straight to the Sacred Valley towns of Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, where trains leave for Machu Picchu. Others continue by train or bus to Puno and Lake Titicaca.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

CORPAC

Passengers

About 3.2 million from January to August 2025

Elevation

About 3,310 m (10,860 ft)

Runway

One, 10/28, about 3,400 m

Operating hours

04:00 to 02:00 daily, since December 2025

Consejos de llegada a Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Most travelers reach Cusco on a domestic flight from Lima, so you clear Peruvian immigration and customs in Lima and simply collect your bags in Cusco. If you fly in directly from La Paz or Santiago, you go through immigration and customs here.

Cusco has one terminal, and baggage claim is quick. Take it slowly as you walk out: you are at about 3,310 m (10,860 ft), and many visitors feel the altitude within minutes of landing, so carry your water and avoid rushing with heavy bags.

In the arrivals area, use the authorized taxi counters rather than accepting offers from drivers in the hall or outside. Car rental offices are across from the main entrance, and a PeruRail sales office is inside the terminal if you still need train tickets to Machu Picchu or Puno. Pre-booked drivers usually wait outside the arrivals exit with a name sign.

Peru is on UTC−5 all year, with no daylight saving time, and uses the Peruvian sol.

Transporte terrestre

Most travelers take an authorized taxi or a pre-booked car; there is no train or metro to the airport.

  • Taxi from Cusco airport

    Use the authorized taxi counters in the arrivals area; fares depend on the number of passengers and bags. It is the quickest way to hotels in the historic center.

  • Airport shuttles

    Aeroexpreso and other airport shuttle services run into Cusco, some door to door; they can wait to fill up.

  • Car rental

    Sixt, Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz rent cars from offices across from the main entrance, though driving and parking in the narrow streets of the historic center are hard.

  • Train stations

    No train serves the airport. Take a taxi or shuttle to Wanchaq station for Puno, or to Poroy or Ollantaytambo for trains to Machu Picchu.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you outside arrivals and goes straight to your hotel in Cusco or on to the Sacred Valley, useful with luggage at altitude.

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Terminales

Main Terminal

The single terminal for domestic and international flights, with jet bridges, taxi counters in arrivals and a PeruRail sales office.

Aerolíneas y destinos

All airlines use the single terminal; most flights connect with Lima.

Avianca Main Terminal

La Paz

Boliviana de Aviación Main Terminal

La Paz

JetSMART Main Terminal

Arequipa, Lima

LATAM Airlines Main Terminal

Arequipa, Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Santiago de Chile

Sky Airline Main Terminal

Arequipa, Lima, Puerto Maldonado

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Authorized taxi counters

    In the arrivals area, for official taxis into the city.

  • PeruRail sales office

    Inside the terminal, for train tickets to Machu Picchu and Puno.

  • Car rental

    Sixt, Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz have offices across from the main entrance.

  • Shops and cafés

    A commercial area with shops and food outlets in the terminal.

Accesibilidad y asistencia al pasajero

  • Requesting assistance

    Request wheelchair or boarding assistance from your airline when you book, and confirm it before you fly.

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Cusco airport from the city center?

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.

Is Cuzco airport the same as Cusco airport?

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.

How high is Cusco airport?

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.

Is there a train from Cusco airport to Machu Picchu?

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.

How do I get from Cusco airport to the Sacred Valley?

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.

How do I get a taxi at Cusco airport?

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.

Which airlines fly to Cusco?

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.

Do I go through immigration at Cusco airport?

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.

What are the opening hours of Cusco airport?

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.

Is Cusco getting a new airport at Chinchero?

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.

What currency and time zone does Cusco use?

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.

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¿Cuántas personas caben en una van?

Las vans normales llevan hasta 9 pasajeros, los minibuses hasta 16 y los SUV de lujo hasta 6 pasajeros.

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¿Qué tipo de vehículos utilizan?

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¿Ofrecen sillas para bebé?

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¿Los niños pagan distinto que los adultos?

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¿Mi reserva es reembolsable?

Sí. Cancela sin coste hasta 24 horas antes de tu recogida y se te reembolsa el importe completo. Las cancelaciones con menos de 24 horas de antelación no son reembolsables.

¿Los conductores hablan inglés?

Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.

¿Las propinas son obligatorias?

Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.

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¿Se permiten mascotas?

Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.

¿Hay espacio para el equipaje?

Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.

¿Qué incluye el precio?

Todo traslado privado incluye un conductor profesional con licencia; un vehículo asegurado y en buen estado; seguimiento del vuelo en tiempo real; servicio de recepción a la llegada; y servicio puerta a puerta sin cargos ocultos añadidos después de reservar. Tu precio fijo cubre la ruta completa hasta tu destino.

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