Airports Near Ayacucho
The closest airports to Ayacucho, Peru: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.
The nearest airport to Ayacucho, Peru is Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP), about 1 mi (2 km) away — roughly 4 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport (PIO).
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYP | Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAyacucho, Peru | 1 mi / 2 km | 4 min | Regional |
| ANS | Andahuaylas AirportAndahuaylas, Peru | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Regional |
| JAU | Francisco Carle AirportJauja, Peru | 127 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 58 min | Regional |
| MZA | Manuel Prado Ugarteche AirportMazamari, Peru | 129 mi / 207 km | 2 hr 59 min | Regional |
| PIO | Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International AirportPisco, Peru | 140 mi / 226 km | 3 hr 16 min | International |
| CUZ | Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCusco, Peru | 156 mi / 251 km | 3 hr 38 min | International |
| SJA | San Juan de Marcona AirportSan Juan de Marcona, Peru | 163 mi / 263 km | 3 hr 48 min | Regional |
| APE | San Juan Aposento AirportSan Juan Aposento, Peru | 164 mi / 264 km | 3 hr 49 min | Regional |
Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.
Which airport is best?
For the shortest transfer, Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) is the most convenient at about 1 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport (PIO) (140 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.
Getting to and from the airport
Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Ayacucho. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with AYP.
Hotels near the airport
For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near AYP saves a stressful morning transfer.
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Travel tips
Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.
Frequently asked questions
The nearest airport to Ayacucho is Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP), about 1 mi (2 km) away — roughly 4 min by road.