Travelling from Asuncion Airport (ASU) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Asuncion Airport to Lima Airport.
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, making Lima two hours behind Asuncion.
Flights from ASU to LIM start at 08:25 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 08:35 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Asuncion Airport to Lima Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ASU to LIM flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Lima (and then seeing more of Peru!) is easy with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Asuncion Airport to Lima Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for ASU to LIM flights, with 95.08% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Asuncion Airport to Lima Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ASU and LIM:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport
Handy information about Asuncion Airport (ASU)
Asuncion Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from ASU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Asuncion Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Asuncion. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ASU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Asuncion Airport to Lima Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you're getting in on a late Asuncion Airport to Lima Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near LIM:
Grab a Lima Airport rental car and explore Lima and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Lima Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Asuncion Airport to Lima Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Lima. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Asuncion Airport to Lima Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ASU to LIM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
You've visited Lima, now it's time to discover other corners of Peru. Travel about 11 kms (7 miles) west to Callao to check off its must-visit sights. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Trujillo is another standout destination in Peru and is around 483 kms (300 miles) north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without seeing Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.