Chiclayo Capitan FAP Jose A. Quinones Gonzales International Airport (CIX) Information

(Chiclayo, Peru)

The Capitan FAP Jose A. Quinones Gonzales International Airport is one of many regional airports in Peru. It services the city of Chiclayo, in the north-western part of the country. The city is known for its proximity to the coast, as well as the pre-historic archaeological sites of Northern Wari.

Located just east of Chiclayo city centre, the airport is a convenient transportation option to this fourth-largest city in Peru. The coastal town of Pimentel is only a short drive away, as are other popular coastal resort towns such as Las Mercedes and Santa Rosa. The city zoo, a popular attraction, can be accessed via the PE-6A road.

This single terminal, single runway airport is serviced primarily by domestic airlines such as LAN Peru and TACA Peru. However, charter and private aircraft also use this facility. Flights are mostly to Lima, from where international passengers can transit to international destinations.

Capitan FAP Jose A. Quinones Gonzales International Airport (CIX)

Address: Avenida Fitzcarrald / Panamericana Norte, Chiclayo, Peru
Tel: +51 74 236 016
The Capitan FAP Jose A. Quinones Gonzales International Airport is approximately 1.5 km / 1 mile to Chiclayo's east. There is just one terminal, which is usually closed during lunch time and after 19:00. It is well-connected to the road network in and around Chiclayo, being found alongside Pueblo Joven Muro, the Hipodromo Santa Victoria Park and also the Parque Provincial de la FAP.

Facilities:

• Limited banking services are on hand inside the terminal
• ATMs are available from four banking institutions in the terminal
• There is a souvenir shop and convenience store
• An onsite restaurant offers food and drink
• Car hire is supplied by Vicus Rent A Car
• A business lounge is situated after the security check-point
• There is car and motorcycle parking, including both short-term and daily parking options

Cars

From the airport, visitors can easily reach the centre of Chiclayo. If self-driving, you should take the PE-6A to the Avenida Mariscal Nieto, which joins the Avenida Bolognesi and then heads straight into the city centre. The popular coastal towns of Pimental and Santa Rosa can be easily accessed via route 06 from the city.

Taxis

Taxis are on hand just outside the terminal building and the cab journey to Chiclayo city centre generally takes less than 15 minutes. Always look for licensed taxis, or alternatively, ask your hotel for a personal pick-up service at the airport.