There are 6 ways to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho by plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane CUZ - AYP
3h 40m$100–280Bus via Plaza Zarumilla
cheapest- Take the bus from Cusco to Ayacuchobus Cusco
15h 40m$15–24Tour, taxi
- Take the bus from Cusco to Urabambabus Tour Valle Sagrado de Los Incas
- Take the taxi from Urabamba to Ayacuchotaxi
8h 26m$148–178Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cuzco-CUZ to Ayacucho514.8 km
10h 32mDrive 514.8 km
- Drive from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacuchocar 514.8 km
10h 32m$78–112Bus
- Take the bus from Cusco to Ayacuchobus Cusco
13h 10m$23–40
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho is to bus via Plaza Zarumilla which costs $15 - $24 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $100 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho. However, there are services departing from Cusco Airport and arriving at Ayacucho via Cusco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) and Ayacucho is 249 km. The road distance is 514.8 km.
The best way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho without a car is to Tour and taxi which takes 8h 26m and costs $140 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP), including transfers and time at the airport.
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, depart from Cusco station.
The best way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 13h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h and has one stopover.
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, arrive at Ayacucho station.
What companies run services between Cuzco Airport (CUZ), Peru and Ayacucho, Peru?
Sky Airline, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Expreso Los Chankas operates a bus from Cusco to Ayacucho twice daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–300
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Arequipa, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- skyairline.com
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–300
- Phone
- +51 9 8403 2083
- [email protected]
- Website
- machupicchuandestours.com
Bus from Cusco to Urabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35
- Schedules at
- machupicchuandestours.com
- Book at
- machupicchuandestours.com
- Phone
- +51 914 578 885
- [email protected]
- Website
- Expreso Los Chankas
Bus from Cusco to Ayacucho
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Expreso Los Chankas
- Phone
- +51 998 840 376
- [email protected]
- Website
- redbus.pe
Bus from Cusco to Ayacucho
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- redbus.pe
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cuzco-CUZ to Ayacucho
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho is 515 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Ayacucho.
JetSMART, Sky Airline and LATAM Chile offer flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport Airport.
There are 106+ hotels available in Ayacucho.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) and Ayacucho. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.