Amsterdam to Lima (AMS–LIM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AMS–LIM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 6,537 miles in approximately 12h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM | 7 | 77W | 12h28 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · LIM: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 11:00 AM in Lima.
Dutch passport holders enter Peru visa-free for up to 183 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The immigration officer decides your allowed stay and writes it on your entry stamp. Ask for 183 days at the counter if you want the maximum. Getting fewer days is rare for EU nationals, but check the stamp before leaving the counter.
At Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, fill out the digital Tarjeta Andina de Migracion at the kiosk or online before arrival. No return ticket or accommodation proof is formally required, but airlines may check for a return flight at boarding. The 183-day period is non-extendable. For longer stays, exit to a neighboring country and re-enter.
No direct flights connect the Netherlands to Peru. Route through Madrid (12 hours to Lima on LATAM or Iberia), Bogota (3 hours 30 minutes on LATAM or Avianca), or Panama City (5 hours on Copa). Total travel time from Amsterdam runs 15 to 19 hours. KLM codeshares with LATAM on some segments. Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN), trading at roughly 4.1 PEN per EUR 1. ATMs are common in Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa. Card payments work at restaurants and hotels. No mandatory vaccinations for Lima and Cusco. Yellow fever vaccination is required for travel to jungle regions (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Manu). Altitude in Cusco (3,400 meters) hits hard on arrival. Spend 1 to 2 days acclimatizing before heading to Machu Picchu.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–LIM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to LIM
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) are connected by nonstop service from KLM. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to LIM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to LIM is about 12 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,537 miles (10,520 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Queen Beatrix and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.