Cusco Airport (CUZ) to Arequipa (AQP)

Cusco Airport (CUZ) to Arequipa (AQP)

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Cusco Airport to Arequipa Schedule

Cusco Airport to Arequipa Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA232313:45 - 15:10$ 67.37
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA234918:25 - 19:29$ 165.03
Oltursa Tourist AC 20:00 - 06:15$ 21.15

Transportation from Cusco Airport to Arequipa

Facts about the transport from Cusco Airport to Arequipa

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport1h 4m
Earliest Departure1:45 PM
Latest Departure8:45 PM
Departures per day12
Distance409 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCruz del Sur, Excluciva, LATAM Airlines Group, Oltursa, Transzela

How to get from Cusco Airport to Arequipa

Travelling between Cusco Airport and Arequipa is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 160.11 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 20.52.

How long does it take to get from Cusco Airport to Arequipa?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Cusco Airport and Arequipa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cusco Airport and Arequipa. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 4m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h to reach Arequipa.

How much does it cost to get from Cusco Airport to Arequipa?

Travelling between Cusco Airport and Arequipa can be as cheap as USD 20.52 if you opt for a Oltursa bus and as expensive as USD 160.11 if you buy a LATAM Airlines Group flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cusco Airport and Arequipa ?

  • 8 from Cusco to Arequipa starting from 20:00 Cusco Bus Station until 20:45 Cusco Poroy
  • 4 from Cusco to Arequipa starting from 13:45 Cusco Airport until 19:20 Cusco Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cusco Airport to Arequipa.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cusco to Arequipa, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 64.89.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cusco and Arequipa

LATAM Airlines Group

Bus

Travelling from Cusco to Arequipa overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cusco and Arequipa

Cruz del Sur, Excluciva, Oltursa, Transzela

What is the most popular transport to get from Cusco Airport to Arequipa?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 53% opted for a bus
  • 47% chosen Bus+Train