Flying from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Matecana International Airport (PEI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport.
Lima and Pereira follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Leave plenty of time to make your LIM to PEI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Pereira (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is a breeze with JetSMART. This popular airline has direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport.
JetSMART is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LIM and PEI include:
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Right now, Rs40,473 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs93,416. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIM to PEI.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LIM to PEI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport.
Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LIM touch down on schedule 81.53% of the time.
To get to Jorge Chavez International Airport from central Lima, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LIM:
Arriving at Matecana International Airport (PEI)
If you have a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PEI:
Travel at your own pace with a Matecana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Localiza or Tu Roll Rent a Car and chase adventure across Pereira and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Matecana International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
Matecana International Airport to central Pereira has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Pereira. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Matecana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Pereira, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LIM to PEI in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Pereira is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres east of Pereira, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.