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Machu Picchu Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

9 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

7234 Km

Transportation to Airport from Salt Lake City City Center

Salt Lake City Intl. Airport

You can reach Salt Lake City International Airport from the city centre by using the taxi and shuttle services. If you prefer a more economical mode of transportation, you can reach the airport by bus or tram. As an alternative, you can also rent a vehicle.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in Salt Lake City. If you wish your hotel can also arrange a taxi on your behalf. It takes taxis 15 minutes on average to reach the airport from the city center.

Shuttle Service

There are many shuttle service providers that use a variety of vehicles to transport passenger to and from the airport. Your hotel can help you find a suitable company that provides shuttle services and book your seats in advance. You can find further detailed information on the official website of the airport. The cost of a shuttle service is 25 to 30 dollars for up to two travellers, and an extra 5 dollars is requested for each additional passenger.

Car Rental

You can easily reach the airport within 12 to 15 minutes by choosing one of the many car rental companies located in the city centre. You should follow the Interstate 80 East (I-80 E) or the West 400 South (W 400 S) to reach the airport.

Bus

It is possible to get to the airport in 15 minutes by taking bus route 453 from the city centre. The bus fare is 2.5 dollars. This bus route is only operational during weekdays.  

Tram

You can reach the airport with the Green Line in just half an hour. The ticket costs 2.5 dollars. This line runs every 15 minutes on weekdays between 05:47 and 23:27, every 20 minutes between 06:36 and 23:16 on Saturdays, and every 20 minutes between 06:20 and 22:20 on Sundays.

Airport Information

Located approximately 4 miles from the city centre, Salt Lake City International Airport is a large and busy airport with 3 terminals and 4 runways. It offers domestic and international flights, cargo services, is used by military aircrafts, and is also equipped with an aviation training centre. Other than standard facilities such as a post office, ATMs, Bureau de Change (currency exchange) offices, travellers can take advantage of the 18-hole golf course and the lounge area in the airport. The airport also offers many options for dining and shopping. All passengers in the airport can benefit from the free Wi-Fi.

Transportation to Machu Picchu City Center from Airport

Machu Picchu Airport

Since Machu Picchu Airport is close to flights, you need to land at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport which is one of the closest airports to the city. This airport is located in the city of Cusco. You can benefit from taxi, car rental or transfer services as well as bus and train for travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport.

Train and Bus

It is possible to reach Machu Picchu from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by using Peru Rail trains. Firstly, you need to reach the railway station in Cusco where the trains in three different sizes and price tariffs provide this transportation. After arriving at the station, you get on the Machu Picchu train. Since it is not possible to reach Machu Picchu city center by train directly, you can reach Machu Picchu city center by having a short bus travel after getting off the train at the last station. You can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus after getting off Aguas Calientes. After arriving at Aguas Calientes, you can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus. Travelling to Machu Picchu from Cusco by Peru Rail train lasts about 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Another option is to reach Ollantaytambo from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by bus or taxi and then get on the trains directly going to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo. Reaching Ollantaytambo from the airport lasts about one and half an hour and it costs 40 dollars. You can get to Machu Picchu by getting on your train with Inca Rail. The cost of this train travel is approximately 60 dollars for economy class by 2016. The trains of both train companies depart from Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley or Poroy station that is 20 kilometers away from Cusco.

Taxi

There are many taxis waiting outside the terminal building of Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport. Since the distance between Machu Picchu and the airport is not short, we advise you to share your taxi with other passengers. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by taxi lasts about 1,5-2 hours.

Car Rental

If you don’t want to lose time with the means of public transportation, another transportation option is to rent a car. You can rent a car from Hertz car rental company located at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport terminal. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by renting a car lasts about 1,5-2 hours.

Weather in Machu Picchu

DayMin - Max
TuesdayMin 10ºC - Max 13ºC
WednesdayMin 9ºC - Max 12ºC
ThursdayMin 9ºC - Max 14ºC
FridayMin 9ºC - Max 14ºC
SaturdayMin 10ºC - Max 16ºC

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