Lima Airport Partners, a subsidiary of Fraport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub, has opened a new terminal at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport in the Peruvian capital. The opening was preceded by a two-week soft launch period involving four airlines to ensure an efficient start of operations and operational stability.
The new terminal is three times bigger than the previous one. By the end of 2025, it will be expanded further to cover 270,000sqm, providing enough capacity to receive up to 40 million passengers annually. Thanks to its modular design, the terminal’s capacity can be increased to accommodate future growth. The approximately US$2 billion expansion program that began in 2019 involved building both the terminal itself and related infrastructure. Key elements of the project included a second runway, a new air traffic control tower, aircraft parking positions, energy supply facilities, transportation connections, and parking facilities for passengers and visitors.
“The opening of the terminal is a milestone – not just for Fraport, but also for Peru and South America,” said Dr Stefan Schulte, CEO, Fraport. “Our goal is to make Lima one of the continent’s most important hubs, providing a boost to tourism, air cargo traffic and connectivity for all Peruvians. The opening of this flagship project clearly symbolises our commitment to Peru. We’ve worked together with our Lima Airport subsidiary and our partners to build the new terminal and the first Airport City in South America, connecting air travel with cargo, logistics, retail, and hotels.”
The new terminal features future-proofed technologies, including highly efficient CT scanners for aviation security, while at the same time reflecting Peru’s history and culture. Works created in partnership with local Peruvian artists are located throughout the terminal, representing the country’s three regions – the coast, the rainforest, and the mountains. In addition, restaurants across more than 8,000sqm of floorspace will inspire travellers to savour Peru’s cuisine.
“The new terminal is the heartbeat of Peru,” said José Salmon, CEO, Lima Airport Partners. “This airport will create approximately 120,000 jobs, benefiting our neighbouring communities. Furthermore, the airport will contribute to our country’s economic growth, creating jobs for future generations, boosting business, and promoting the recovery of tourism.”
Hear more from Fraport at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Long Beach on 9 to 11 September 2025. Jens Sanner, Program Director for Digital Services and Transformation, Fraport, is participating in a session focused on ‘Advancing Digital Identity & Seamless Travel Efforts’.
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