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TRU Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport

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Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) serves Trujillo, about 10 km northwest of Trujillo. 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.

IATATRU
ICAOSPRU
ServesTrujillo
From centre10 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Elevation32 m

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The airport in numbers

Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 759,526 passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
759,526
as of 2022
Elevation
32 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aeropuertos del Perú
Passengers per year, 1994–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport to Trujillo

The airport is about 10 km northwest of Trujillo, about 20 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/41–S/65.

Tipping: Round up; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minS/41–S/65
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~S/41–S/65 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 Trujillo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: LAN Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos 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 Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport to the centre of Trujillo?
No rail. Lima (LIM): the Airport Express bus to Miraflores, or a taxi. The airport is about 10 km northwest of Trujillo, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport to Trujillo?
Roughly S/41–S/65 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos 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 Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport to Trujillo?
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 Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos 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 Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Lima. 1 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 Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos 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 Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos 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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