Travelling from Lima Airport (LIM) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is 18 hours ahead of Lima and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LIM to AKL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
82% of flights leaving Lima Airport land at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LIM.
Lima Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Lima. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lima Airport to Auckland International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LIM:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Consider booking a hotel close to AKL if you're catching a late Lima Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Auckland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and find adventure across Auckland and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Auckland International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland International Airport to the centre of Auckland has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
December is the busiest month for flights from Lima Airport to Auckland International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Auckland in March.
When booking your flight from Lima Airport to Auckland International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIM to AKL in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.