Ceviche by the Pacific, pisco sours in Barranco and the road to Machu Picchu at its driest.
Plus Ultra flies non-stop from Madrid to Lima from €597 return, with a checked bag included. The cheapest dates are three-week trips in late May and early June 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Madrid, Spain
- To: Lima, Peru
- Airline: Plus Ultra
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €597 return
- When: May - June 2027
Example dates:
19/05/2027 - 09/06/2027
26/05/2027 - 13/06/2027
Claim up to €600 for your delayed or cancelled flight →
You leave Madrid at 11:00 and land in Lima at 16:10, after 12h10 in the air. The flight home leaves at 18:10 and lands in Madrid at 13:05 the next day. The fare includes a cabin bag and a checked bag. Departures from mid-June go up to €859, so stick to late May.
💰 How far does your money go?
Lima is one of the best food cities in the world, and eating well does not cost much. A set lunch menu with ceviche and a main course is around €5, less than a menú del día in Madrid. A pisco sour in a Barranco bar costs about €5, a plate of chifa fried rice in Chinatown €4, and a ride on the Metropolitano bus €0.80.
☀️ The Weather
May and June are the start of winter in Lima. Expect mild days of 19-21°C, nights around 16°C and grey skies with a fine mist, the garúa, but almost no rain. In the Andes it is the dry season: sunny days in Cusco and the clearest views of Machu Picchu.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in Miraflores or Barranco, the safest and liveliest areas.
Pariwana Hostel Lima · 8.5/10 · From €24/night
A social hostel in Miraflores, with private rooms and a rooftop terrace.
Nhow Lima · 9.4/10 · From €102/night
A bold design hotel in Miraflores, close to the clifftop parks.
Country Club Lima Hotel · 8.9/10 · From €322/night
A grand 1927 hotel in San Isidro, with a collection of colonial paintings.
🎯 What to Do
Lima is the food capital of South America.
Colonial centre and catacombs: Plaza de Armas, the cathedral and the bone-filled catacombs under the San Francisco Monastery.
Street food tour: Markets and small eateries in the historic centre, with tastings of anticuchos, tamales and ceviche.
Paracas and Huacachina: Sea lions on the Ballestas Islands and a desert oasis surrounded by huge dunes, in a full day from Lima.
Ceviche and pisco sour class: Learn to make Peru's national dish and drink in a cooking class in Miraflores.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Lima is the starting point for the rest of Peru.
Cusco: The Inca capital and the way to Machu Picchu, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
Arequipa: The white city under the volcanoes, near the Colca Canyon, about 1h30 by air. Search flights
Iquitos: The Peruvian Amazon, only reachable by air or river, about 1h45 by air. Search flights
€597 return, non-stop from Madrid to Lima with a bag included. Go in late May, when the Inca Trail is at its best.
Get every flight deal we find, on your favourite app.
Pick how you want to hear from us — or all three. Free, no spam.
