Chiclayo - José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales Airport (CIX)

Chiclayo – Capitán FAP José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales International Airport (IATA code: CIX, ICAO code: SPHI), also known as Chiclayo Airport, is a civil airport located in the city of Chiclayo, Lambayeque Department, approximately 3 km from the city centre, in Peru. It serves domestic flights to Lima and Tarapoto, as well as an international connection to Panama City, and is one of the main air gateways to Peru’s northern coast.

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Contact information

IATA CIX
ICAO SPHI
Address Av. Fitzcarrald s/n, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru
Website adp.com.pe

Flight departures and arrivals

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Transport and getting around

The airport is located east of central Chiclayo, with access from Avenida Fitzcarrald and connections to Avenida Bolognesi. The main transport options are taxis, local minibuses and shared vans operating outside the airport grounds, and car rental services.

Taxis are available outside the terminal, near the arrivals exit. They provide direct transport to central Chiclayo, hotels and the bus terminals used by intercity transport companies.

The journey to Chiclayo’s main square (Parque Principal) usually takes around 10 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxis can also take passengers to Mercado Modelo, the city’s shopping areas and nearby districts such as José Leonardo Ortiz and La Victoria.

Señor de Sipán is among the transport companies identified as providing taxi services at the airport. Passengers should confirm the fare before starting their journey, particularly when using a taxi without a prearranged price.

Taxis are the most convenient option for passengers travelling with luggage or heading directly to their accommodation.

The airport does not have public transport stops inside the terminal grounds. To use local shared vans known as combis or urban minibuses, passengers need to leave the airport premises towards Avenida Bolognesi, where these services operate.

These vehicles provide connections to central Chiclayo and the Mercado Modelo area, with journeys taking approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on the route and traffic. There is no dedicated airport bus service linking the terminal directly with the city centre.

Combis are an inexpensive option for passengers travelling with light luggage, although they make frequent stops and have limited space for suitcases.

Intercity buses serving other destinations in northern Peru depart from bus terminals operated by individual transport companies in Chiclayo, rather than from the airport.

Car rental services are available through airport-based arrangements or vehicle delivery coordinated in advance with the rental company. Operators identified at the airport include Rent a Car 3B and Rent a Car San José.

Vehicle collection and return arrangements depend on the booking conditions, with meeting points at the airport or in its parking areas. Passengers should confirm these details before arrival.

From Chiclayo, visitors can drive to Pimentel, Lambayeque, Ferreñafe and other destinations in the region, including major archaeological attractions.

Renting a car is particularly useful for exploring different parts of Lambayeque Department. For occasional journeys within Chiclayo, taxis are generally a simpler option.

📦 Distinctive feature

Chiclayo combines domestic flights to Lima and Tarapoto with a direct international connection to Panama City, operated by Copa Airlines. This route provides access to connecting flights across the Americas without first travelling through Lima, an important advantage for a regional airport in northern Peru.

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Location

  • Country Peru
  • Region Lambayeque Department
  • Subregion Chiclayo Province
  • Locality Chiclayo
  • Elevation 30 m (98 ft)
  • Coordinates -6.78748, -79.8281
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✈ Airlines and destinations

Airline Destinations
21 Air Jorge Chávez (LIM)
Aeropuerto de Tarapoto (TPP)
Star Perú Jorge Chávez (LIM)
Aeropuerto de Tarapoto (TPP)
Copa Airlines Tocumen (PTY)
JetSMART Chile Jorge Chávez (LIM)
JetSMART Perú Jorge Chávez (LIM)
LATAM Airlines Jorge Chávez (LIM)

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