Airport
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is the main gateway to Cusco and the Sacred Valley, including Machu Picchu. Compare transfer options from the airport to the historic centre and nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is the main airport serving Cusco and the surrounding region, and it is the closest airport to the UNESCO-listed site of Machu Picchu. Opened in December 1964, the airport has become a key gateway for travellers visiting the historic centre, the Sacred Valley and other Andean destinations.
Located roughly 4 km east of Cusco's Plaza de Armas, the airport operates a single passenger terminal with domestic and international services. Main carriers include LATAM, Avianca, Sky Airline and JetSmart, with frequent connections to Lima and other Peruvian cities as well as some international routes.
The terminal has two levels, with check-in and international departures on the ground floor and domestic departures above. Travellers can reach the city centre by taxi, private transfer, rental car or local transport, with typical road journeys of about 10–20 minutes depending on traffic.
Passenger facilities include a VIP lounge, restaurants, cafés, shops, currency exchange, ATMs, charging points and information desks, making it a practical starting point for exploring Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport operates a single passenger terminal built in an inverted T-shape, with separate arrivals and departures areas. Domestic departures use gates 1–4 on the upper floor, while international departures use gates 5–11 on the lower level.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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