Ceviche on the clifftops, pisco sours in Barranco and the Andes one short flight away.
Fly from the UK to Lima from £565 return, with one short stop in Europe each way. Air Europa has the lowest fare from Gatwick, and Air France and KLM follow closely from Heathrow, Manchester and Southampton.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London, Manchester and Southampton, United Kingdom
- To: Lima, Peru
- Airline: Air Europa, Air France and KLM
- Stops: 1 stop in Madrid, Paris or Amsterdam
- Price: £565 - £587 return
- When: November - December 2026 and February 2027
Example dates:
London, Air Europa: 24/11/2026 - 02/12/2026
London, Air France: 01/12/2026 - 06/12/2026
Manchester, Air France: 03/02/2027 - 11/02/2027
Southampton, KLM: 04/02/2027 - 18/02/2027
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Prices by date: London with Air Europa from £565, London with Air France from £580, Southampton with KLM from £586 and Manchester with Air France from £587. With Air Europa you leave Gatwick at 17:25, stop for 2h50 in Madrid and land in Lima at 05:50 the next morning. The flight home leaves at 11:35, stops for 2h20 in Madrid and lands at Gatwick at 09:00 the next day. These fares include a cabin bag, with no checked bag.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6-7. In Lima, a menú, the set lunch with starter and main, costs £2.50-3, a plate of ceviche at a good cevichería £5-6 and a pisco sour £5. A taxi between Miraflores and Barranco costs £2-3.
☀️ The Weather
November and December are the start of summer in Lima. The grey winter skies clear, highs reach 23-24°C and it almost never rains. By February it is the height of summer, with 26-27°C and warm evenings on the coast. In the Andes around Cusco, these are the months of the rainy season, with afternoon showers.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in Miraflores or Barranco, the safest and liveliest areas.
Pariwana Hostel Lima · 8.5/10 · From £21/night
A social hostel in Miraflores, with private rooms and a rooftop terrace.
Nhow Lima · 9.4/10 · From £89/night
A bold design hotel in Miraflores, close to the clifftop parks.
Country Club Lima Hotel · 8.9/10 · From £280/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
From £565 return, the UK to Lima with one short stop on the way. Eat well, then head for the Andes.
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