Air Force Captain Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport (IATA: CIX, ICAO: SPHI) serves Chiclayo, PE. It has 5 scheduled routes to 3 destinations in 2 countries, operated by 4 airlines.
- Efficient and Compact Terminal: The airport features a single, integrated passenger terminal with a logical single-level layout, making check-in, security, and boarding areas easily accessible and allowing for rapid transit times from the entrance to departure gates.
- Comprehensive Amenities: CIX offers a variety of amenities including cafes, snack bars with traditional Peruvian coffee and local delicacies, retail outlets for handicrafts and travel essentials, currency exchange, multiple ATMs, and car rental desks.
- Caral VIP Lounge: For premium travelers, the Caral VIP Lounge provides a quiet environment with refreshments and Wi-Fi, located in the national departures area after security control,.
- Free Wi-Fi: All passengers have access to free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the terminal,.
- Good Connectivity: CIX serves as a major operational base for LATAM Perú, SKY Airline Peru, and JetSMART Perú with multiple daily flights to Lima. It also has a direct international link to Panama City (PTY) via Copa Airlines, connecting Northern Peru to the Americas and Caribbean.
- Proximity to City Center: The airport is conveniently located approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) from Chiclayo's city center, with private transfers typically taking around 10 minutes.
- Overall Unpopularity: Travelers generally consider Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales Airport to be very unpopular.
- Limited Cargo Facilities: The airport lacks a dedicated cargo terminal or customs warehouses, meaning all cargo must be transported to external customs facilities. Its cargo warehouse is limited to domestic shipments.
- Taxi Issues: Taxis at the airport may have unregulated pricing, with some not using meters, potentially leading to overcharging. Availability can also be limited during busy periods, and fares can be relatively expensive ($10-$15 USD) despite the short distance to the city center.
- Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport** provides essential services and good connectivity for travelers to and from Northern Peru, particularly for those exploring the region's archaeological sites. While it has undergone modernization and offers convenient amenities, some travelers express overall dissatisfaction, and ground transportation options like taxis can present challenges.
- Sources researched: flight-report.com, minimumconnectiontime.com, viatovia.com, aeropuertosenperu.com, lca.logcluster.org*
Routes from CIX
3 nonstop destinations · 4 airlines.
Airlines at CIX
4 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Air Force Captain Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport (CIX) offers 5 flight routes operated by 4 airlines. Major carriers include Star Peru, Copa Airlines, JetSMART Peru and others. Popular destinations from Chiclayo include Jorge Chávez Int'l, Comandante FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes, Tocumen Int'l.
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from CIX?
Air Force Captain Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport has 5 scheduled routes to 3 destinations in 2 countries, operated by 4 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Air Force Captain Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport?
4 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Star Peru, Copa Airlines, JetSMART Peru.
Where is Air Force Captain Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport located?
Air Force Captain Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport is located in Chiclayo, PE, at an elevation of 97 ft. Its IATA code is CIX and ICAO code is SPHI.