Travelling from Porto Alegre Airport (POA) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Porto Alegre.
Flights from POA to LIM start from 07:20 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 07:35 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your POA to LIM flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Lima (and then exploring more of Peru!) is a cinch with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport.
LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating POA to LIM flights, LATAM Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to check out a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a well-known stop between POA and LIM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Alegre Airport (POA) to Lima Airport (LIM)
Right now, 175 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 368 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from POA to LIM, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from POA to LIM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Porto Alegre Airport (POA)
Of all flights leaving Porto Alegre Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Porto Alegre Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to POA? If you've booked an early flight from Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
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Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Lima Airport, Lima is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Lima in March.
Book your flight from Porto Alegre Airport to Lima Airport for February if you'd like to explore Lima during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from POA to LIM in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Peru
You've done Lima, now it's time to explore more of Peru. Journey about 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its popular sights. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Trujillo is another well-known destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No trip is complete without dropping by Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.