# CUZ — Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport > Machine-readable reference for CUZ. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/CUZ.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-15T08:09:20.576+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport - IATA: CUZ - ICAO: SPZO - City: Cusco - Country: PE (PE) - Timezone: America/Lima - Distance from city: 3–4 km south of central Cusco - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 5.1M ## Overview Welcome Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) serves as Cusco's high-altitude gateway. Situated just 3 to 4 km south of central Cusco, travelers can find themselves en route to the historic center in as little as 10–20 minutes by taxi. The airport sits at approximately 3,300 meters elevation, and passengers will feel the thin air immediately upon disembarking the plane. While many use it as a springboard to Machu Picchu, CUZ's dense network of tour agencies, SIM card vendors, and currency exchange counters can influence your initial hour in Peru more than you expect. At a glance Handling around 5.1 million passengers annually, CUZ operates with a single runway and one passenger terminal, notably catering to LATAM Airlines, JetSmart, and Sky Airline. Despite its modest size, the airport supports a flurry of daily activity, particularly during the morning departures destined for Peru's iconic sites like Machu Picchu. Terminals & layout With only one passenger terminal, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport maintains a straightforward, albeit somewhat congested, setup. The terminal houses 10 dining options such as Café Starbucks and Peruvian Grill, as well as r… ## Terminals (2) - **Main Terminal** — 10 gates · airlines: LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, JetSMART, Avianca, Viva Air Peru, Amazonas URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/terminals/main-terminal - **Passenger terminal** — airlines: LATAM Airlines, JetSmart, Sky Airline, Amaszonas URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/terminals/passenger-terminal ## Dining (18) - **Bembos** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/bembos - **Café Altomayo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/cafe-altomayo - **Café Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/cafe-starbucks - **Chez Maggy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/chez-maggy - **Coffee Airport** — Passenger terminal · coffee restaurant · $$ · 04:00-22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/coffee-airport - **Delicass** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/delicass - **Illy Caffè** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/illy-caffe - **Juice Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/juice-bar - **La Baguette** — Main Terminal · Bakery · Café · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/la-baguette - **La Bonbonniere** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/la-bonbonniere - **McDonald's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Peru Plaza Restaurant** — Main Terminal · Peruvian · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/peru-plaza-restaurant - **Peruvian Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/peruvian-grill - **Starbucks** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Grab-and-go · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/starbucks - **Sumaq Café** — Main Terminal · Café · Light meals · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/sumaq-caf - **Unnamed Snack Bar/Café (Post-Security)** — Main Terminal · Snack Bar · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/unnamed-snack-bar-caf-post-security - **Unnamed Snack Bar/Café (Pre-Security #1)** — Main Terminal · Snack Bar · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/unnamed-snack-bar-caf-pre-security-1 - **Unnamed Snack Bar/Café (Pre-Security #2)** — Main Terminal · Snack Bar · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/restaurants/unnamed-snack-bar-caf-pre-security-2 ## Lounges (4) - **Hanaq Cusco Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, Priority Pass + pay-in · day pass: $27 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/lounges/hanaq-cusco-lounge - **Hanaq Cusco Lounge (Hanaq VIP Lounge Cusco)** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Dinero Club / Diner’s Club, Eligible premium/first-class tickets (airline-dependent), Paid entry at the door · day pass: Paid access available (around US$27, subject to change) · 05:30 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/lounges/hanaq-cusco-lounge-hanaq-vip-lounge-cusco - **Hanaq VIP Lounge Cusco** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Diners Club, Business/First class on participating airlines, Day pass $27 · day pass: $27 · 05:30 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/lounges/hanaq-vip-lounge-cusco - **VIP Lounge Cusco SAC** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass (reported as accepted), Paid entry at the door, Select lounge/membership programs (varies) · day pass: Paid access available; pricing varies by program or at-door purchase. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/lounges/vip-lounge-cusco-sac ## Shops (23) - **Artisan Handicrafts** — Main Terminal · Local crafts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/artisan-handicrafts - **Bookstore (Pre-Security, 2nd Floor)** — Main Terminal · Bookstore URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/bookstore-pre-security-2nd-floor - **Coca Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/coca-shop - **Cusco Handicrafts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/cusco-handicrafts - **Duty Free Americas Cusco** — Main Terminal · Duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/duty-free-americas-cusco - **duty-free shop** — Passenger terminal · duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/duty-free-shop - **Helena Chocolates** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/helena-chocolates - **High-End Shop #1 (Post-Security)** — Main Terminal · High-end fashion & accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/high-end-shop-1-post-security - **High-End Shop #2 (Post-Security)** — Main Terminal · Fine alpaca products URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/high-end-shop-2-post-security - **High-End Shop #3 (Post-Security)** — Main Terminal · Jewelry URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/high-end-shop-3-post-security - **High-End Shop #4 (Post-Security)** — Main Terminal · Luxury gifts & souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/high-end-shop-4-post-security - **Inka Peru Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/inka-peru-duty-free - **Inka Store** — Main Terminal · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/inka-store - **Kuna** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/kuna - **Magazine Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/magazine-shop - **News & Books** — Main Terminal · Books and magazines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/news-books - **Peru Gift Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/peru-gift-shop - **Peru Market** — Main Terminal · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/peru-market - **Pharmacy Inkafarma** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/pharmacy-inkafarma - **Sol Alpaca** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/sol-alpaca - **souvenir shop** — Passenger terminal · souvenir URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/souvenir-shop - **souvenir stall** — Passenger terminal · souvenir stall URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/souvenir-stall - **Travel Accessories Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/shops/travel-accessories-store ## Parking (7) - **Employee Parking** — Staff URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/parking/employee-parking - **Hotel Shuttle Parking** — Hotel guests URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/parking/hotel-shuttle-parking - **Main Parking Lot** — Short-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/parking/main-parking-lot - **Main Terminal Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Directly in front of terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/parking/main-terminal-parking-lot - **Overflow Parking** — Long-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/parking/overflow-parking - **Short-Term Drop-off Area** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal entrance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/parking/short-term-drop-off-area - **Tour Bus Parking** — Tour operators URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/parking/tour-bus-parking ## Ground transport (13) - **Airport Taxi Rank** — Taxi · 15-20 min · . No specific cost. Mentions of 'premium over local buses or colectivos', 'inconsistent pricing' and '20-30 soles' in text. · . No explicit frequency information provided. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/airport-taxi-rank - **Colectivo Vans** — Shared taxi · . No explicit time information provided. · . No explicit cost information provided. · . No explicit frequency information provided. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/colectivo-vans - **Hotel Shuttle Vans** — Shuttle · 15-30 min to major hotels · Varies by hotel · Coordinated with arriving flights or by reservation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/hotel-shuttle-vans - **Local Bus Wanchaq Route** — Bus · . No explicit time information provided. · . No specific cost mentioned, only 'very cheap ride'. · . No explicit frequency information provided. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/local-bus-wanchaq-route - **Local Street Taxi** — Taxi · 10-20 min to central Cusco · $3-7 · Frequent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/local-street-taxi - **Official Airport Taxi** — Taxi · 10-20 min to central Cusco · $5-10 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/official-airport-taxi - **Prebooked Hotel Transfer** — Private car · 15-20 min · . Mentions 'a small additional fee' but no clear cost. · . No explicit frequency information provided. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/prebooked-hotel-transfer - **Private Transfer Services** — Minivan · . No explicit time information provided. · . No clear cost provided; mentions 'flat fees' and 'close to taxi prices'. · . No explicit frequency information provided. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/private-transfer-services - **Public Minibuses (Combis) on Avenida Velasco Astete** — Bus · 20-30 min to central Cusco depending on route · $0.30-0.50 · Every few minutes during the day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/public-minibuses-combis-on-avenida-velasco-astete - **Rideshare App Taxis** — App-based taxi · . No explicit time information provided. · . No specific cost provided; mentions 'approximate fare estimate'. · . No explicit frequency information provided. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/rideshare-app-taxis - **Sacred Valley Shuttle** — Minibus · . No explicit time information provided. · . No explicit cost information provided. · . No explicit frequency information provided. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/sacred-valley-shuttle - **Tour Operator Shuttle** — Shuttle · 60-120 min to Sacred Valley towns · Typically included in tour price · Aligned with tour departures URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/tour-operator-shuttle - **Tour Operator Shuttles** — Coach · . No explicit time information provided. · . No explicit cost information provided. · . No explicit frequency information provided. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/transport/tour-operator-shuttles ## Insider tips - _Insider_: You can skip the chaotic taxi queue by arranging a pre-booked hotel transfer; drivers will greet you just past baggage claim. - _Time_: Arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights to navigate the morning rush and enjoy a smoother check-in. - _Money_: Negotiate with airport taxis; fares to the historic center can often be brought down to 20–30 soles. - _Quiet_: For a more serene coffee break, head for the smaller cafés near the farther gates beyond security. - _Avoid_: Steer clear of heavy meals prior to landing due to the airport’s high altitude; hydrating extensively is advised. - _Local_: Guadaloupe alpaca shops offer cozy textiles, providing a quality yet speedy shopping option before you depart. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/CUZ.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/cuz/departures — HTML page with live departures