Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Cusco Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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CUZ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Cusco Airport (Code: CUZ).
What to Expect
Cusco Airport has a small terminal that serves regional destinations. A new airport currently under construction will replace this airport upon completion around 2021, which should eliminate the current issues of crowds, poor organization, and general disrepair. Keep an eye out when you arrive here, as travellers have reported stolen belongings and security guards attempting bribes.
Facilities are basic, with a few casual eateries and shops. Seating is uncomfortable and extremely limited, often not enough to accommodate the amount of passengers waiting in the airport. WiFi is available in some cafes and airport lounges, which economy-class passengers can pay to enter. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Cusco Airport
The airport operates on a limited schedule, from 5:00 AM until 10:00 PM, so staying the night here is prohibited. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See the Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
While there are no hotels directly at Cusco Airport, it is a short drive to the city, where you will find more hotels. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Cusco, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Hanaq Cusco – Location: Airside, 1st Floor, near Gate 9. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Cusco Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we cannot confirm the availability of any 24-hour dining options. These options are open during flight operations:
» Landside: Full-service restaurant • Snack Bar (2 locations) • Internet Cafe
» Airside: Snack Bar • Cafe (2 locations).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Power outlets are available near the boarding gates.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available at Cusco Airport for a fee of $5 USD per two hours. (updated by a traveller / January 2020)
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by BCP, Banco Continental and Scotia Bank. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Landside, near the Main Entrance.
Currency Exchange – Foreign exchange services are on the ground floor (Landside). Euros, British Pounds and US Dollars are available.
Duty-Free and Shopping – Duty-Free is available, as well as a bookstore (Landside) and a small selection of high-end shops (Airside).
Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit the airport information desk for assistance. Location: Landside, Main Hall – Hours: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Massages – Available on the 2nd Floor, Landside. Neck and shoulder massages are available in 10 – 30-minute increments.
Medical Services – There is a small health center available. Location: unknown. Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this guide.
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies have desks at the airport: Atix • MANU • Hertz • Europcar • MASTER.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels that provide an airport shuttle. Many can arrange a taxi or car service for you at additional cost. See also Airport Hotels above.
Minibus
Travel as the locals do! If your load is light, you can travel at a fraction of the price of a taxi by taking a “combi” (shared-ride minibus), which stops at the bus stop to the right of the airport terminal exit. Before boarding, make sure the combi is going to your destination. A reader tells us the bus fare is “0.80 soles for a bus outside the airport entrance that will drop you a block away from plaza de armas”. (January 2020)
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. For your safety, use only the services of a clearly marked official taxi. There are no meters, so negotiate a fare with the driver before starting your journey. A reader tells us, “10 to 20 soles (depends on your negotiation skills) for a taxi right by the arrivals exit and will drop you anywhere close to plaza de armas”. (January 2020)
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.