Cusco Airport Guide for First-Time Travelers to CUZ
Essential 2026 guide to Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, with clear advice on arrivals, taxis, altitude, Sacred Valley transfers, and Machu Picchu links.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Cusco Airport, officially Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, is the main airport serving Cusco and the gateway to Machu Picchu, connecting travelers to major Peruvian destinations through domestic flights, passenger services, and convenient transport links to Cusco’s historic center, the Sacred Valley, and nearby Andean attractions.