Cusco
How to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco
. If you're coming from abroad, you'll arrive in Lima, the capital of Peru. In Lima, at the very airport you'll land at, Jorge Chavez Airport, you'll need to take a flight to Cusco, which lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes. You'll arrive at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport in Cusco, which is 20 minutes from the Main Square. Visit our blog for details and recommendations.