Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ): what you need to know
Cuzco is five hours behind London and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LHR to CUZ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. El Dorado International Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to CUZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport flight is R 7,159. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 15,632. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to CUZ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to CUZ.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to CUZ if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport rental car and explore Cuzco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, FlexWays and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to central Cuzco
From Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cuzco is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cuzco. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cuzco is October, with the temperature ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CUZ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Peru
Cuzco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Peru you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres south of Cuzco, a visit to Arequipa will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza de Armas, Museo Santuarios Andinos and Museum of Andean Sanctuaries.
Huancayo is another sought-after destination in Peru and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Cuzco. No journey is complete without dropping by Los Boques, La Planicie, Sicaya - Huancayo and Parque de Ilish Pichacoto.