Peru suspends flights at Cusco and Pucallpa airports on 15 November 2026 during Pope Leo XIV's visit

Air operations at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco will be temporarily suspended on 15 November 2026 between 07:45 and 15:05 during the visit of Pope Leo XIV, Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced through its Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC), according to the state broadcaster TV Perú. David Abensur Rengifo Airport in Pucallpa will also suspend operations that day, between 12:20 and 21:05.

The measures were announced on 30 October as part of the preparations for the papal visit. According to the same report, Chiclayo airport will keep its regular flight schedule during the activities planned there on 13 and 15 November, with 26 operations scheduled for 13 November and 30 for 15 November.

The suspension applies to all air operations at each airport during the stated windows, so flights to, from and connecting through Cusco and Pucallpa scheduled in those hours will not operate as planned.

The announcement does not list the airlines or flights affected, and the exact times may be adjusted as the visit approaches. Passengers with flights to or from Cusco or Pucallpa on 15 November should check their booking with their airline, and those who bought through a travel agency should also contact the agency to confirm any change to their itinerary.