Trujillo Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU) Information

(Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru)

The Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport is the main gateway into Peru's third-largest city. Trujillo is located in the north-western part of the country, where it is known for its culture and history. Visitors are primarily attracted to the city by its national 'marinera' dance, as well as its proximity to several pre-Columbian archaeological sites.

The airport is just a short distance away from Trujillo city centre, and possesses one terminal and one runway. Taxis and self-driving are the most convenient ways to travel to and from the facility, with rental cars being easy to arrange, either in advance or upon arrival.

The airport plays host to scheduled, charter and private air traffic. Major scheduled airlines flying in and out of this airport include LAN Peru, Star Peru and Taca Peru. The primary air connection is to the Peruvian capital, Lima.

Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU)

Address: Avenida Aviacion / Ruta al Aeropuerto / Huanchaco, Trujillo, Peru
Tel: +51 44 464 224
The Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport is approximately 10 km / 6 miles north-west of Trujillo, being situated right next to the coastline of the Pacific Ocean and in between Huanchaquito Alto and Salaverry. Visitors will find that the terminal offers fairly limited amenities for its travellers.

Facilities:

• Several duty free shops are situated close to the boarding gates
• ATMs are located in the terminal
• A limited number of souvenir and snack shops are available, such as Crickets and San Roque
• There is a restaurant for travellers
• A business lounge is located after the security check
• Car hire companies including San Jose Rent a Car have offices here
• Luggage carts can be found both inside and outside the terminal
• The car park adjacent to the terminal provides short-term parking for 100 vehicles

Cars

The city centre of Trujillo can be easily reached by car from the airport. Visitors should take the Ruta al Aeropuerto and at the first roundabout, head straight over and join the Avenida Mansiche, which passes the ancient Ruinas de Chan Chan site and the Camposanto Parque Eterno, and leads straight to the city centre. A more scenic route along the coast into the city centre is the 1N. From the airport, take the Ruta al Aeropuerto and turn right at the first roundabout, which is route 1N.

Taxis

Taxis are on hand just outside the terminal building. The airport's certified taxi service is ETTA, with the journey into central Trujillo taking approximately 15 minutes. For safety reasons, make sure to use a licensed taxi or ask if your hotel will be able to arrange a pick-up service when you arrive.