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The Jorge Chavez International Airport from Lima has taken a decisive step in its ambitious expansion plan and signing of the Addendum 9.
Recently, the Ositran, sector regulatory body, verified in situ the completion of the works corresponding to Phase 1B of the new terminal, consolidating an infrastructure capable of managing a flow of up to 40 million passengers per year. This advance not only represents a significant increase in operational capacity, but it positions the Peru as a reference in connectivity, tourism and business at a regional level.
Strategic expansion for the next decade
The completion of Phase 1B marks a substantial evolution in the airport's physical plant. The terminal has gone from 209 000 initial m² (Fase 1A) to a total of 272 000 m², integrating 63 000 additional m². This technical expansion has been officially supervised to ensure that the facility has the necessary capacity to absorb the traffic projected to the 2030 under international standards.
Operational improvements include:
- Passenger management: 120 counters de check-in en total (30 of them new).
- Efficient boarding: 46 departure lounges equipped with access to 44 sleeves.
- Baggage logistics: 8 dedicated pickup carousels.
- Advanced security: 5 new state-of-the-art tomographs for inspection.
With this infrastructure, the Jorge Chavez aligns with the requirements of the world's largest air terminals, ensuring an optimized and safe travel experience.
Boost to internal connectivity: Addendum No. 9
Parallel to physical expansion, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) and Lima Airport Partners have signed Addendum No. 9 to the concession contract. The central objective of this agreement is to promote internal tourism and national connectivity by exonerating the payment of the Single Airport Use Fee. (BRING IT) connection for domestic travelers.
The mechanism, which benefits approximately 1 million passengers, It is financed through the concession's own remuneration, ensuring that it does not represent an additional cost for the user or disbursements by the Public Treasury. As reported by the dealership, This agreement is the result of a technical evaluation, economic and legal started in July 2025, strictly complying with the procedures established for public-private partnerships.
In addition to the tariff measure, The addendum incorporates fundamental commitments for the country:
- Transparency: Inclusion of an anti-corruption clause for contractual execution.
- Synergy with urban transport: Reversion of areas to the State to facilitate the continuation of the Line works 2 and the Branch 4 of the Lima and Callao Metro.
- Investment: Establishment of mechanisms aimed at attracting new investments that strengthen Peru's main airport.
With the infrastructure ready and a strengthened connectivity policy, the Jorge Chavez International Airport is preparing to consolidate its role as the most important logistics and tourism hub in the country.
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