Jorge Chávez International Airport airport (LIM)

LIM · Lima · Terminal Terminal 2

JetSmart Check-in at Jorge Chávez International Airport

JetSmart departs from Terminal Terminal 2 at Jorge Chávez International Airport. Online check-in opens 72h before departure.

JetSmart check-in rules at LIM

Online check-in opens
72h before departure
Online check-in closes
60 min before
Bag-drop opens
2 hours before departure
Bag-drop closes
45 minutes before departure
Counter location
Terminal 2 main hall — JetSmart dedicated check-in island
Self bag-drop
Terminal 2 self-service kiosks (open 24/7)

Step-by-step at Jorge Chávez International Airport

  1. Check in online

    Open the JetSmart app or website 72 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.

  2. Arrive at Terminal Terminal 2

    JetSmart flights at LIM depart only from Terminal Terminal 2. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.

  3. Drop off bags at Terminal 2 main hall

    Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.

  4. Clear security

    Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.

  5. Walk to gate Terminal 2 international + domestic gates

    Allow 10–20 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.

Boarding JetSmart at LIM

  • Boarding starts: 30 minutes before departure
  • Gate closes: 20 minutes before departure
  • Boarding order: Smart Plus → Priority → Smart Club → Group A–C by zone
  • Priority boarding available: Yes (extra fee)

Terminal Terminal 2 notes

  • Typical gates

    JetSmart flights typically depart from gates Terminal 2 international + domestic gates.

  • Walk time

    Expect 10–20 minutes from security to the furthest gate.

  • Eat & shop

    Terminal 2 has Peruvian + international food, local artisan shops, smaller duty-free for budget travelers.

  • Lounges

    No JetSmart lounge at LIM (LCC carrier). Hanaq Pacha VIP Lounge (paid $35 USD) available in Terminal 2.

  • Family / accessibility

    Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. JetSmart paid family pack add-on with seat selection together.

Known issues at LIM with JetSmart

Carry-on bag is paid extra

Problem: JetSmart Smart fare excludes carry-on bag. Adding 10 kg costs $15–30 USD online or $50 at airport.

Solution: Pre-pay during booking. Personal item under seat (45×30×20 cm) is always free.

Lima T2 transition

Problem: JetSmart moved all LIM operations to T2 in 2025. Older booking confirmations may still reference T1.

Solution: All JetSmart Lima flights use Terminal 2. Disregard old T1 signage on aggregator apps.

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