What to Bring for the Nazca Lines Flight: Checklist & Rules %currentyear%
Packing for the Nazca Lines flight is straightforward because aircraft cabin space is strictly limited. Knowing what gear maximizes your photography while complying with aerodrome security makes your morning smooth and efficient.
What to Bring Into the Aircraft Cabin
Original Physical Passport: Non-negotiable. Airport security inspects your physical passport against your boarding pass at the metal detector gate.
High-Speed Camera or Smartphone: A camera with a fast shutter speed (set to 1/1000s or faster) eliminates aircraft vibration blur. A standard 24-70mm or 18-55mm lens is ideal; giant super-telephoto lenses (300mm+) make framing the huge geoglyphs difficult from small aircraft windows.
Polarized Sunglasses: The white silica desert sand creates intense reflective glare during morning flights. Polarized lenses reveal the dark oxidized stone lines with greater contrast.
Peruvian Soles in Cash: Bring 80 PEN in cash per person to settle the TUUA airport fee (30 PEN) and Ministry of Culture entrance ticket (47 PEN) at the terminal counters.
Motion Sickness Medication: Take dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) 45 minutes before departure, accompanied by water.
What to Leave in Luggage Storage
Aviation security does not permit large bags inside the small passenger cabin:
Prohibited in Aircraft Cabin
Where to Store
Large backpacks, rolling suitcases, and heavy daypacks
Free secure storage lockers at the airline counter.
Tripods, selfie sticks, and sharp pocket knives
Checked bags or hotel storage.
Hot coffee, open cups, and greasy snacks
Consume or discard prior to passing through airport security.
Fly over the enigmatic Nazca geoglyphs, cruise the Ballestas Islands, descend into the world’s deepest canyon, and explore the ancient Inca citadel on our 12-day Southern Route.
