Cusco · Airport
Getting to Cusco
Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ) sits 20 min from Plaza de Armas — altitude 3400 m; take it slow on arrival.
Airports
Cusco Airport
Small terminal — pre-book acclimatisation hotel with oxygen if sensitive.
Into the centre
Typical door-to-door options — verify fares locally before you travel.
- Metropolitano / local bus
- Lima BRT and city buses — coins or card in major cities.
- €0.30–1
- Taxi / ride-hail
- Official taxis or apps in Lima and Cusco — agree fare in small towns.
- €3–12
Worth knowing
- Coca tea helps altitude — not a cure; descend if symptoms worsen.
Common questions
CUZ to Plaza de Armas?+
Taxi 20 min — €8–15 band.
Costs are research-based estimates, not live prices — verify before booking.