Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Lima five hours behind Edinburgh.
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 EDI to LIM flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EDI and LIM include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
At the moment, £341 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £572. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to LIM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to LIM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on schedule at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is about 9 miles from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
If you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LIM:
Explore without limits with a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Lima and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Jorge Chavez International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport to the centre of Lima has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Lima in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Lima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to LIM in August. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
Lima has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Peru just waiting to be discovered. Around 7 miles west of Lima, a trip to Callao will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park, Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima.
Around 300 miles north-west of Lima, Trujillo is another favourite stop in Peru. Start your sightseeing at Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.
