Flying from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, making Lima one hour ahead of Monterrey.
Give yourself enough time to make your MTY to LIM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MTY and LIM:
Cancun International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
At the moment, R 3,958 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,141. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from MTY to LIM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Of the departures from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, 68.87% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport from central Monterrey, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MTY? If you've booked an early flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Lima's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Jorge Chavez International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Lima. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Lima in April.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MTY to LIM in August. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be explored after you've seen Lima. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park, Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima.
Trujillo is another favourite destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No trip is complete without seeing Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.