LAN LANPASS - Lima Airport: Domestic arrival from Cusco to International Terminal?

Arriving Lima from Cusco on LAN Airlines, departing on an international flight on United Airlines from Lima to Houston. Is it easy to get from domestic arrivals to International check-in?

Becaase LAN and United are not partners, we'll have to retrieve our luggage at LIM from our LAN, Cusco flight, then go to the United check-in counter to check in for our United flight to Houston.

Is getting from the LAN domestic baggage carrousel over to International check-in with United easy to get too?

How much time should this take?

Thanks!

Arriving Lima from Cusco on LAN Airlines, departing on an international flight on United Airlines from Lima to Houston. Is it easy to get from domestic arrivals to International check-in?

Becaase LAN and United are not partners, we'll have to retrieve our luggage at LIM from our LAN, Cusco flight, then go to the United check-in counter to check in for our United flight to Houston.

Is getting from the LAN domestic baggage carrousel over to International check-in with United easy to get too?

How much time should this take?

Thanks!

Yup, easy. Grab a (free) cart at domestics luggage carousel, exit, go to International check in counters, what, 20 meters to the right. Probably 10 minute wait for your luggage, 4 minute walk if you doddle.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that LAN and United will interline bags between each other

Worth asking in CUZ, probably will depend on hormone equilibrium of your particular check in agent

Also just so you are aware the counters for United don't open until about 7 or 7:30 pm at LIM.

Slightly different question:
I'm arriving at LIM on LAN at 4:35am and departing to CUZ on LAN at 5:50am. Is that enough time?

Slightly different question:
I'm arriving at LIM on LAN at 4:35am and departing to CUZ on LAN at 5:50am. Is that enough time?

Should be, at that time. If there are problems, LAN has lots of flights to take.
What flight arrives at LIM at 4:35?

Slightly different question:
I'm arriving at LIM on LAN at 4:35am and departing to CUZ on LAN at 5:50am. Is that enough time?

The only 2 risks I see is flight delay, and the immgration lines. Fortunately the peak hours for i.l. are between 10pm and midnight. It shouldn't be crowded at 5am; though I have not checked lately, I suggest you should check this webpage tonight, it should show the arrivals for next morning

http://www.lap.com.pe/lap_portal/vuelos.asp?vuelo=I&accion=L

so you can get an idea of how crowded the international terminal will be.

Both terminals are on the same building and it's not too far, compared with large US airports. It won't take a lot to walk from one to another.

The only 2 risks I see is flight delay, and the immgration lines. Fortunately the peak hours for i.l. are between 10pm and midnight. It shouldn't be crowded at 5am; though I have not checked lately, I suggest you should check this webpage tonight, it should show the arrivals for next morning

http://www.lap.com.pe/lap_portal/vuelos.asp?vuelo=I&accion=L

so you can get an idea of how crowded the international terminal will be.

Both terminals are on the same building and it's not too far, compared with large US airports. It won't take a lot to walk from one to another.

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What flight arrives at LIM at 4:35?

That's the Miami flight. Arriving at 4-6 am is always exponentially better than arriving at midnight (immigration-wise).

That's the Miami flight. Arriving at 4-6 am is always exponentially better than arriving at midnight (immigration-wise).

Absolutely true.
Something I forgot is about the security check line to enter the domestic terminal. It shouldn't be that long, but there are several flights early in the morning (6-8am), so maybe it could be a bit crowded. Anyway I wouldn't worry, unless you arrive on a peruvian long weekend (easter, july 28-29, june 29, october 8), those are peak days for traveling within Peru.

That's the Miami flight. Arriving at 4-6 am is always exponentially better than arriving at midnight (immigration-wise).

Gracias. Fyi just arrived a 6 am flight and breezed thru, and they had just cleared a Madrid flight, so 4:30 must be a super fast.

Indeed, there were more spandex gals than immigration agents :D

Slightly different question:
I'm arriving at LIM on LAN at 4:35am and departing to CUZ on LAN at 5:50am. Is that enough time?

I forget to mention, or is it I now remember to remind you to make sure you have the boarding pass for the domestic flight ahead of time.

I forget to mention, or is it I now remember to remind you to make sure you have the boarding pass for the domestic flight ahead of time.

Yes, if you already have your boarding passes and your baggage checked to Cusco it should be enogh time.

However since I'm peruvian and live in Lima I'm not sure about one detail, maybe the foreign flyertalkers fellows may help. When you arrive to Lima, even if your final destiny is another peruvian city, do you have to claim your baggage to cross customs checks? like when you arrive to MIA though your destiny is DFW for example?

In that case it could take a while to wait for the baggage, but the actual check shouldn't take too long. If you are lucky yo get a green light and then you are out of customs ready to go to domestic gate. If you are not lucky and get the red light, the X-Rays line is not that long. I got twice red light and it wasnt' a long wait, even during peak hours. I guess the Lan counter could inform about this.

If you are lucky yo get a green light and then you are out of customs ready to go to domestic gate.

It would be nice if this was still true. I got a green light but because I had three bags plus my carry on the girl at the light sent me to the x-ray machine. When I complained she said "too many bags". There I was subjected to mistreatment by some idiot who works for customs. Things keep going downhill, they even had sniffer dogs at the baggage carousels. When I asked why, I was told they are checking for drugs ¿¿¿???¿¿¿???:confused: I hope that this isn´t true and they were instead sniffing for cash. If true it will be just another example of govt. corruption.

It would be nice if this was still true. I got a green light but because I had three bags plus my carry on the girl at the light sent me to the x-ray machine. When I complained she said "too many bags". There I was subjected to mistreatment by some idiot who works for customs. Things keep going downhill, they even had sniffer dogs at the baggage carousels. When I asked why, I was told they are checking for drugs ¿¿¿???¿¿¿???:confused: I hope that this isn´t true and they were instead sniffing for cash. If true it will be just another example of govt. corruption.

So they forced you to go to X-ray just because you had 3 baggages? I have never read about that rule, though I guess she is authorized to bypass the light and indicate a passanger to go to X-ray for some reason, though 3 bags are not a reason IMHO. After reading your post I was looking at the Customs government website (http://www.sunat.gob.pe/orientacionaduanera/viajeros/index.html is only in spanish, sorry), and didn't find about bags limit. It indicates the type of objects that are tax free. I agree with you it was unfair and an awkward moment, but it's not the usual I guess. Though i've not brought 2 or 3 bags in the last years, I've seen people with lot of baggage and they usually press the button.

About the dog, I don't see your point, or maybe I'm missing something. Yes, dogs usually are there for detecting drugs, as in Miami i've seen Beagle dogs at the carrousel sniffing for fruits (or drugs, too?) and I always thought it's business as usual, cause I've seen that US airport lot of times. Actually it doesn't bother me.

yes, pax need to collect bags at LIM even though tagged LIM-CUZ (first arrival international port rule)

yes, had the dogs sniffin my bag too... no problem unless they decide they need to pee

yes, they are becoming a bit silly at customs gate now that they have the two sides open

(FT trick: catch the eye of the bored funcionario pretending to look at the scanner screen... I find when he sees a bleary eyed gringo (s)he goes more bleary eyed.)

Remember at other places i.e. BOG, GYE, all bags are screened, no green light lotto.

To the poster, not to worry, a 04:30-05:00 there will be few there and as sleepy as you.

About the dog, I don't see your point, or maybe I'm missing something. Yes, dogs usually are there for detecting drugs, as in Miami i've seen Beagle dogs at the carrousel sniffing for fruits (or drugs, too?) and I always thought it's business as usual, cause I've seen that US airport lot of times.

What bothers me is that the idea of drugs ENTERING Peru would be something like bringing snow to Eskimos. So if they are drug sniffing dogs, someone got a sweetheart contract from the govt. for a service which is absolutely useless.

What bothers me is that the idea of drugs ENTERING Peru would be something like bringing snow to Eskimos. .

Though cocaine is a peruvian (actually andean) product, it's not the only drug in the world. The point I would agree is that I doubt dogs are trained to detect foreign drugs.:confused:

I'm doing CUZ-LIM on LAN and LIM-SAL-LAX on Taca with 1 hour and 50 minutes to transfer in Lima. Can anyone comment on whether or not this would be okay?

I'm leaving early in the morning, leaving Cuzco at 7:15am and Lima at 10:40am

Is there usually a lot of fog in Cuzco during October?

I'm doing CUZ-LIM on LAN and LIM-SAL-LAX on Taca with 1 hour and 50 minutes to transfer in Lima. Can anyone comment on whether or not this would be okay?

I'm leaving early in the morning, leaving Cuzco at 7:15am and Lima at 10:40am

Is there usually a lot of fog in Cuzco during October?

October is still not full rainy season but maybe the transition period. However rains in the mountains are usually after noon, but in these days of global climate changes you never know. Let's say you will pick your bagagge 30 minutes after arriving, then you will walk to the Taca counter(not far), you'll be there 1h 20minutes before your depart. That's still within the allowed time, but a bit tight.

It is risky anyway. If there is any delay on your CUZ-LIM flight you'll be in trouble, especially because you can't check your bagagge for both flights.

It would be nice if this was still true. I got a green light but because I had three bags plus my carry on the girl at the light sent me to the x-ray machine. When I complained she said "too many bags". There I was subjected to mistreatment by some idiot who works for customs. Things keep going downhill, they even had sniffer dogs at the baggage carousels. When I asked why, I was told they are checking for drugs ¿¿¿???¿¿¿???:confused: I hope that this isn´t true and they were instead sniffing for cash. If true it will be just another example of govt. corruption.

The "too many bags" issue is a real concern at customs.
It is VERY COMMON for people to fly to Miami, go to the outlet mall or discount store and return loaded with brand name clothing, cosmetics, etc. in such large quantities that they can't be considered items for personal use or gifts. In reality, it is merchandise brought in to be sold, to make a profit.
Most people don't declare it. It is called "tax evasion".
Not saying that that was your case, or that they had the right to make you go for further inspection in spite of the green light. But I see why "too many bags" is an issue for customs agents at LIM airport.

I wonder what the dogs are sniffing for for INBOUND pax.
In any case, if there are dogs, I'd bet dogs are very busy sniffing bags of OUTBOUND passengers. Given the time of the day, maybe they found something to do for "Lassie" and sniff your bags while she was on a break :)

I'm doing CUZ-LIM on LAN and LIM-SAL-LAX on Taca with 1 hour and 50 minutes to transfer in Lima. Can anyone comment on whether or not this would be okay?

I'm leaving early in the morning, leaving Cuzco at 7:15am and Lima at 10:40am

Is there usually a lot of fog in Cuzco during October?

A question of probability versus consequence. Measure the consequence, only you can decide if the risk is worth it. My rule of thumb is to be in the city of my international flight the day before. You are talking 2 hours! We are wavelengths apart my friend... but if all flights on time, I concur, you should be OK.

In an effort to lower prices and offer an alternative to LIM for arriving passengers flying on to other Peru destinations, the airport in Pisco remodeling began yesterday. They will be charging airlines 40% less than LIM tariffs.

http://peru21.pe/economia/nvertiran-s153-millones-aeropuerto-pisco-2040628

http://elcomercio.pe/economia/1464964/noticia-aeropuerto-pisco-renovado-costara153-millones

In an effort to lower prices and offer an alternative to LIM for arriving passengers flying on to other Peru destinations, the airport in Pisco remodeling began yesterday. They will be charging airlines 40% less than LIM tariffs.

http://peru21.pe/economia/nvertiran-s153-millones-aeropuerto-pisco-2040628

http://elcomercio.pe/economia/1464964/noticia-aeropuerto-pisco-renovado-costara153-millones

Good catch. Probably using the money from cancelling a new international airport in Junin region, away from protesters from Jauja ;)

there is *NO* baggage transfer from a domestic flight to international. All bags coming from a domestic (national) flight has to be collected regardless which international destination someone takes. Bags have to be rechecked in the international carrier. Even though there is an interline agreement, mostly domestic and international flights do not mix. This has been and always been in Lima.

there is *NO* baggage transfer from a domestic flight to international.

Of-course there is. I did such transfer in September and didn't collect my bags in LIM, and I still got them at EZE (my journey was CUZ-LIM-EZE)

there is *NO* baggage transfer from a domestic flight to international. All bags coming from a domestic (national) flight has to be collected regardless which international destination someone takes. Bags have to be rechecked in the international carrier. Even though there is an interline agreement, mostly domestic and international flights do not mix. This has been and always been in Lima.

Hey, welcome to FT chinoyon! Thanks for the post.

Lets be careful because there are now differences between international arrival to domestic connection vs domestic arrival to international connection.

Lets be careful because there are now differences between international arrival to domestic connection vs domestic arrival to international connection.

What differences?

What differences?

Hi! International arrivals require you to pick up your luggage to transefer to domestic flight (though can be tagged through) while domestic flight can be tagged and transferred to international flight without your handling.