Tourism in Peru: review the embarkation and disembarkation protocols of Jorge Chávez Airport

Learn the step by step you need to follow if you are going to travel by plane to the interior of the country or are planning a trip abroad. These are the measures that Jorge Chavez International Airport has taken against COVID-19.

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One of the best sensations you can have is to get on the plane to start an adventure in a new destination that will make us experience to the fullest. In the midst of the pandemic, many countries have introduced some modifications to their restrictions to keep the tourism sector activated, which was seriously affected by the official announcement by WHO in 2020 that raised the alert around the world.

Peru has not been left behind and has presented a series of measures that must be complied with by all persons in the national territory. Travelers are no strangers to these and as part of their tasks, they must be informed of everything they need to accomplish before, during and after boarding a plane.

If you are looking forward to the 2022 Easter holiday and have a trip scheduled, read carefully the protocols that Jorge Chavez International Airport has, which they have detailed on their updated platform.

TO ENTER JORGE CHAVEZ AIRPORT

- The use of a double mask or a mask with high filtration capacity (N95, KN95, FFP2 or KF94) is required, except for children under two years of age.

- To enter the airport, all passengers must present their physical ID and their boarding pass or reservation, preferably electronically.

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HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I GO TO THE AIRPORT?

Being in the midst of a pandemic, and to avoid crowds that cause contagion, it is recommended that you check in 2 hours in advance for domestic flights and 3 hours for international flights.

ENTRANCE DOORS

- Pedestrian entrance: Gates 1 and 2. (next to the Faucett InOutlet)

- Free road vehicle access: only for leaving passengers and at no cost.

- To enter the terminal, please review the following information: passengers with checked baggage check in is through gate 7 and 9. With hand luggage, on the 11th. With preferential attention, door 8.

- If you need to check in, do so at the counter of the airline you chose. If this is not the case, go to the entrance to board.

BOARDING PROTOCOL

- With your boarding pass in hand, go to the lounge entrance. Pass your boarding pass through the reading machine (TUUA).

- The use of trays is only for items outside your carry-on baggage, such as clothing or large electronic items.

- After each flight, the departure lounges are disinfected.

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DISEMBARKATION PROTOCOL

To enter the national territory or the city of Lima, you must present the following:

- To enter Peru, Peruvians, resident foreigners and non-resident foreigners aged 12 and over must have completed the dose of COVID-19 vaccine 14 days before boarding at their point of origin. Failing that, present a negative molecular test with a result date no more than 72 hours before boarding.

[Important: Children under 12 years of age only need to be asymptomatic to board the plane.]

- The Electronic Affidavit of Health and commitment to carry out the isolation or quarantine of the traveler.

[You can download this document from the National Superintendency of Migration or by clicking here]

- On international flights to enter our country, each passenger must report to the corresponding airline in their country of origin.

IF I HAVE ALREADY BEEN VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19, DO I NEED TO PRESENT THE DISCARD TEST?

Peruvians, resident foreigners and non-resident foreigners who are protected with full dose of vaccine should not present proof of COVID ruling out.

IF I RETURN TO PERU, IS IT MANDATORY FOR ME TO QUARANTINE?

According to official information, only citizens from South Africa, or who have stopped in this place in the last 14 days, will carry out mandatory quarantine.

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