Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): what you need to know
Lima and Washington DC follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Leave plenty of time to make your LIM to BWI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lima Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIM and BWI:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Cancun Airport
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LIM reach their destination without delay.
Central Lima to Lima Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lima Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LIM:
Arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lima Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BWI instead:
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To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Baltimore Washington International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore Washington International Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lima Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Washington DC in March.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Lima Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIM to BWI in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without visiting Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.