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IATA: CUZ · Cusco, Peru

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Guide

CapitalLima
Population34,350,244
CurrencyPEN S/. Peruvian sol
LanguageSpanish
Time ZoneUTC-05:00
AirportCUZ
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~11,131,854

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (IATA: CUZ) is a key aviation hub serving Cusco and the wider Peru region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Cusco from CUZ

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at CUZ

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
CUZ / SPZO
Serves
Cusco
Country
Peru
Local time now
14:00 (-05)
Time zone
America/Lima
Currency
PEN (S/.)
Capital
Lima
Coordinates
-13.5357, -71.9388

Cheapest fares found from CUZ right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Arequipa (AQP)JetSmart1 stop29 Sep€47
Lima (LIM)Sky AirlineDirect15 Sep€64
Buenos Aires (BUE)Sky Airline1 stop15 Nov€345
Cancun (CUN)LAN Peru1 stop23 Sep€455
YEALATAM Airlines3 stops29 Sep€878
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

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Nonstop destinations from CUZ

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport has published nonstop service to 5 airports across 2 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from CUZ.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
LimaLIMPeru585 km
Puerto MaldonadoPEMPeru310 km
JuliacaJULPeru288 km
ArequipaAQPPeru314 km
La Paz / El AltoLPBBolivia521 km

Airlines serving CUZ

6 carriers publish nonstop service at CUZ, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
LATAM AirlinesLAFull Service10
Carrier TATA—6
AeromexicoAMFull Service2
LC PeruW4Regional2
IberiaIBFull Service2
LATAM BrasilJJFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than CUZ-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.