Getting There and Away

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Tumbes is served by Capitán FAP Pedro Canga Rodríguez Airport (TBP), a small domestic airport. The primary bus terminal is Terminal Terrestre de Tumbes, located on Av. Tumbes.

Flights to/from Lima (LIM):

Non-stop flights between Tumbes (TBP) and Lima (LIM) take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Airlines like LATAM Peru and Sky Airline Peru operate this route. Prices for a one-way flight from Lima to Tumbes can range from $57, with round-trip options starting around $106.

Buses to/from Lima (LIM):

Bus journeys from Lima to Tumbes can take approximately 18 to 23 hours, covering a distance of about 824 miles (1327 km). Ticket prices typically range from S/. 80 to S/. 190 (approximately $21 - $50 USD), with some fares as low as $29. Bus companies like Turismo Tacna Internacional, ITTSABUS, Ronco Perú, Civa, Oltursa, and Transportes Chiclayo operate this route.

Buses to/from Guayaquil, Ecuador (international):

Direct buses connect Tumbes with Guayaquil, Ecuador, with a journey time of around 3 hours and 16 minutes. Fares typically range from $12 to $14. Cruz Del Sur International is one of the operators for this route.

Buses to/from Máncora:

Buses from Tumbes to Máncora take approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. Ticket prices can range from $5 to $50, with some options as low as $9. Companies like Transportes Chiclayo and Cruz Del Sur International operate services on this route.