Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Lima eight hours behind Istanbul.
To ensure you get on your IST to LIM flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Lima Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and LIM include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Madrid Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lima Airport (LIM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Lima Airport flight is Rs162,973. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs262,203. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IST to LIM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lima Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IST to LIM.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Lima Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Lima Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you're landing on a late Istanbul Airport to Lima Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near LIM:
Go where the road takes you with a Lima Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Lima and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Lima Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Lima Airport, Lima is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Lima Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lima in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Lima Airport for February if you'd like to go to Lima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to LIM in August. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Peru
Lima is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Peru waiting to be explored. Around 11 kilometres west of Lima, a trip to Callao will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
Trujillo is another sought-after destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No trip is complete without a visit to Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.