Apple cables at LIM usually mean the iStore kiosk in Terminal 1.
This is an Apple‑authorized reseller stand on the airside concourse, not a full Apple Store, and it mainly pushes accessories for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Expect chargers, Lightning and USB‑C cables, EarPods and basic headphones rather than rows of MacBooks. Stock on actual devices is thin, often just a few iPhones or iPads in the case.
Prices are the sting: multiple reviews mention “very high” markups versus buying the same Apple charger in Lima city or in the US or Europe. Think paying nearly double for a basic 20W USB‑C power adapter or a simple Lightning cable. If your flight leaves tonight and your only cable dies at the gate, this is the tax you pay for not carrying a spare.
The kiosk sits on the main international side of Terminal 1, so you hit it after security and migration, before the mid‑teens gates. It keeps typical airport retail hours, roughly matching the early‑morning departures around 04:00 and the late‑night banks after 22:00, but staffing can thin out between waves. Don’t bank on niche items like rare watch bands or MagSafe battery packs; core chargers and cables are the reliable bet.
Regulars on r/onebag and similar forums say they always travel with at least one extra cable and a second 20W or 30W USB‑C brick specifically to avoid airport Apple resellers. Treat iStore at LIM as a last resort for emergencies, not a planned shopping stop. Tip: if your cable is flaky but still works, baby it through the flight and buy a replacement in Lima city the next day instead of here.