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CUZ Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

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Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) serves Cusco, about 3 km east of Cusco. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACUZ
ICAOSPZO
ServesCusco
From centre3 km
Non-stop5
Airlines7
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Elevation3310 m

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The airport in numbers

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.0M passengers in 2023, against a peak of 3.9M in 2019.

Passengers / year
3.0M
as of 2023
Peak traffic
3.9M
in 2019
Elevation
3310 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
CORPAC
Passengers per year, 1994–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Cusco

The airport is about 3 km east of Cusco, about 10 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail. Lima (LIM): the Airport Express bus to Miraflores, or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Only an official taxi from a desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Cabify/InDrive (legal). Don't take a taxi outside. Estimated fare to the centre: S/19–S/30.

Tipping: Round up; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 minS/19–S/30
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~S/19–S/30 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cuzco ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: LAN Airlines · AeroMéxico · Iberia Airlines · TAM Brazilian Airlines · Perm Airlines · Amaszonas

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Cuzco shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to the centre of Cusco?
No rail. Lima (LIM): the Airport Express bus to Miraflores, or a taxi. The airport is about 3 km east of Cusco, about 10 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Cusco?
Roughly S/19–S/30 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport?
Only an official taxi from a desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Cabify/InDrive (legal). Don't take a taxi outside.
What's the cheapest way from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Cusco?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail. Lima (LIM): the Airport Express bus to Miraflores, or a taxi.
Can I get from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail. Lima (LIM): the Airport Express bus to Miraflores, or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Lima, Juliaca, Puerto Maldonado, La Paz. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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