Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Arequipa Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
AQP Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Arequipa Rodríguez Ballón International Airport.
What to Expect
Arequipa Airport (code: AQP) has a single terminal that connects to three Peruvian destinations. Facilities are limited to a few food concessions and shops, but the free WiFi (if you are able to connect) may help pass the time. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter the airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for its location and access information.
Sleeping in Arequipa Airport
The airport closes nightly, so it is not possible to spend the night here. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door or purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- Andes Salon VIP – Location: Domestic Departures Hall, Airside, 1st Floor. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.
Related Pages: Arequipa Airport Lounges
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Arequipa airport. To find a place to stay, you will need to drive into town (approx. 15 minute drive away). Most hotels can arrange a transfer or taxi for you at an additional cost. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Arequipa, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Arequipa Airport.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by BCP Bank and dispense local currency and US dollars. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, next to the Entrance • Airside, next to the Magazine Store.
Currency Exchange – Available in the Arrivals Hall.
Duty Free & Shopping – Although duty-free shopping is not available in this airport, a small variety of retail and gift shops is available.
Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules, but most are open from 5:30AM – 11:30PM. Food options include: Jirón Perú • Deli Express Gourmet (Landside & Airside) • Rutta • Starbucks.
Information Desk – A general information counter is available. Location: Landside, next to Arrivals.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Unavailable.
Medical Services – There is a First Aid station available.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Unavailable.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hours
The lounge is open 6:00AM – the last flight of the day approx. 10:00PM (Daily).
Airlines
Arequipa airport is served by the following airlines: Latam • Sky Airline.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Car Rentals
Hertz offers car rental service onsite.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update we were unable to find any hotels that were offering airport shuttle service.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available for hire from the Arequipa Authorized Taxi kiosk in the Arrivals Hall. At the time of this update, a ride between the airport and the city center is around 23 Soles (6,00€).
Last updated: 2023-03-21
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.
