Avianca inaugurated direct routes from Cusco to La Paz and Bogotá: what are the schedules?

The Avianca airline It began its direct flights this Monday, October 30 between the Imperial City of Cusco and the cities of Bogota (Colombia) and Peace (Bolivia), with an offer of cuanother weekly frequencies for each of these destinations.

In the case of the route Cusco-Bogotá, the company will make more than 6,000 seats available to passengers per month; and between Cusco and La Paz more than 5,700 seats monthly, thanks to airplanes Airbus A320which have different chairs: premium, plus and economydesigned to adapt to the travel needs of each passenger.

The airline stressed that it is the only commercial airline company to connect the Teniente Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport with two international destinations South America, which will promote and contribute to the economic development of tourism activity in the region. Likewise, it will allow Cusco residents, business travelers and tourists in general to learn about the history and attractions of both South American capitals; as well as connect from Bogotá with more than 70 international destinations in America and Europe.

“We are very happy to inaugurate these two direct routes and to contribute to Cusco becoming the second great gateway for thousands of travelers to Peru who want to enjoy its different attractions, for the benefit of the people of Cusco and everyone. the country. We are proud that Avianca is leading this proposal that will not only shorten the distances between the three cities, but will also promote economic and tourism development,” said Erika Hundskofp, Commercial Manager and Country Officer of Avianca for Peru.

The route operation itinerary is:

It should be noted that, between January and September of this year, 189,228 Colombian and Bolivian tourists arrived in Peru, both countries accounting for 10.6% of the flow of international tourists. Likewise, until August, the Alejandro Velasco Astete airport in Cusco has recorded traffic (arrivals and departures) of 1.8 million passengers, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).

Travelers can purchase tickets for both routes through avianca.com, travel agencies and the mobile application. In addition, they will be able to select how to travel through its four available and customizable rates with more than 15 complementary products, such as priority boarding, seat selection, additional luggage and others.

These new flights are added to the route that the airline already operates from Lima to Bogotá, with a weekly frequency of 28 flights.