Flight over the Nazca Lines from Nazca: 30-minute aerial tour

The geoglyphs only make sense from above.

A 30-minute flight over the Nazca Lines departs from María Reiche Aerodrome near Nazca, with hotel or bus terminal pickup and return transfer included. You'll see the main figures (giant animal and geometric shapes etched into the desert floor) from the air, then receive a flight certificate. A guide in English or Spanish is on hand at the aerodrome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Flight over the Nasca Lines

• Pick up from hotel or bus terminal
• Transfer to Maria Reiche Aerodrome
• Check in for flight
• Wait for flight clearance (weather dependent)
• Fly over the Nasca Lines
• Receive flight certificate
• Transfer back to bus terminal or hotel

The experience

The Nazca Lines are a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, declared in 1994 for their historical and cultural value, and they remain one of archaeology's unsolved mysteries. A 30-minute overflight is the only way to see them as they were meant to be seen: the geoglyphs are so large that their true form is invisible from the ground. You'll interpret your own theory about what they represent and why they were made.

Pickup happens at your hotel in central Nazca or at the bus terminal, followed by a transfer to María Reiche Aerodrome. Flights typically depart around 9:30am, though weather, fog in particular, can cause delays. The operator guarantees the flight will happen once conditions clear. While waiting, you can walk the aerodrome grounds, browse souvenirs or grab a coffee. After the flight, you'll receive a flight certificate and return to your hotel or the bus terminal, usually between 11:00am and 1:00pm.

A valid physical passport is required at the airport. The flight is shared with other passengers, and weight limits apply: passengers between 90–100kg travel at standard fare, while those exceeding the limit pay a surcharge of approximately $70 USD for an extra seat. Children over 3 years old require their own paid seat. Avoid heavy meals before departure to prevent dizziness during the flight.

What’s included

• Hotel or bus terminal pickup in Nazca and return transfer.
• overflight of the Nazca Lines lasting 30 minutes.
• flight certificate issued after landing.
• access to María Reiche Aerodrome facilities during check-in and any weather delays.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (3 to 5 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 22

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sam Travel Experiences

Is this one for you?This is a shared flight with other passengers, so you're not alone in the aircraft. If you want to see the Nazca Lines from the only vantage point that reveals their true form, this is the only way to do it. The geoglyphs are too large to understand from the ground.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (3 to 5 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly are the Nazca Lines and why are they only visible from the air?

The Nazca Lines are giant geoglyphs (animal and geometric shapes) etched into the desert floor between roughly 500 BCE and 500 CE. They range from simple lines to figures hundreds of meters long, and their purpose remains unknown. Because they cover such vast areas, their true form and design are only apparent from above. From ground level, you see only trenches and raised earth.

What should I bring to the Nazca airport for the flight?

A valid physical passport is mandatory to fly over the Nazca Lines. You'll also want to bring cash if you need to purchase the tourist ticket for the Lines of Nazca or pay the airport tax at María Reiche Aerodrome, as both are cash-only payments not included in the tour.

How long does the entire experience take from hotel pickup to return?

The full experience takes three to four hours from pickup to return, though the flight itself lasts 30 minutes. The remainder covers transfer time to and from the aerodrome, check-in, and any weather-related waiting at the airfield.

What happens if fog delays the flight on the day I'm scheduled?

Fog occasionally delays flights in Nazca, but the operator guarantees your flight will take place once conditions clear. You'll wait at the aerodrome facilities during the delay. Flights typically start around 9:30am but may depart later depending on visibility.