Nazca Lines Flight from Huacachina: 30-min Window Seat

Glide above ancient geoglyphs with pilots guiding your every turn

A flight over the Nazca Lines departing from Ica includes hotel pickup, interprovincial bus transport to Nasca, and a 30 to 35 minute overflight with a window seat on a small aircraft carrying about six passengers. The pilots serve as guides in English and Spanish. Flights typically depart between 10:30am and 12:30pm, though weather can cause delays. The operator guarantees the flight will happen regardless. A valid physical passport is required at the Nasca airport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Flight over Nazca Lines from Ica

• Pick up from hotels in Ica or Huacachina
• Transfer to Ica bus terminal
• Travel by bus from Ica to Nasca
• Arrive at Nasca airport around 10:00 am
• Transfer to Nasca Aerodrome
• Check in and wait for flight confirmation
• Fly over Nazca Lines for 30-35 minutes
• Transfer to Cruz del Sur bus terminal in Nasca

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Ica or Huacachina hotel, then a 2.5 to 3 hour interprovincial bus ride to Nasca. You'll arrive around 10:00am and transfer to the Nasca aerodrome (Maria Reiche), where you check in and wait for the airline to confirm your flight time. The pilots themselves guide the overflight in English and Spanish, pointing out the geoglyphs as you pass over them. Each passenger sits by a window on planes carrying about six people, so you get an unobstructed view instead of craning across a neighbor.

The flight lasts 30 to 35 minutes and typically departs between 10:30am and 12:30pm, though fog can delay departures. The operator guarantees the flight will take place once conditions clear. After landing, you transfer back to the Cruz del Sur bus terminal in Nasca, where the tour ends. The whole day runs 6 to 7 hours from pickup to drop-off. Bring a valid physical passport to the aerodrome. Eat only a light breakfast to avoid dizziness during the flight, and stay hydrated.

Two purchase options are available: a one-way flight with transfer from Ica, or a round-trip option. Children over 3 years old must pay for their own seat on the flight. Passengers weighing more than 90kg to 100kg may incur an extra charge for excess weight on the aircraft. The Nazca Lines entrance ticket (boleto turístico) can be purchased separately at checkout if desired.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Ica or Huacachina.
• interprovincial bus transport from Ica to Nasca.
• transfer from Nasca bus terminal to the aerodrome and back to Cruz del Sur terminal.
• 30 to 35 minute overflight over the Nazca Lines with a window seat.
• pilot guides in English and Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Nazca Lines flight, with transfer from IcaGuide in English or Spanish · 06:00Pickup is included

Round-trip flight to the Nazca Lines, with transfer from IcaGuide in English or Spanish · 06:30Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00 and 06:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 31 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 22

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book the one-way option if you're continuing south from Nasca by bus. Choose the round-trip if you want to return to Ica the same day. The small aircraft and window-seat guarantee mean you won't miss the geoglyphs, though the flight time depends on weather. Allow flexibility in your schedule for potential delays due to fog.

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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 (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the Nazca Lines and what will I see from the plane?

The Nazca Lines are enormous geoglyphs etched into the desert floor between roughly 500 BCE and 500 CE: geometric shapes, animal figures and lines that span miles across the landscape. From the plane, you see them from directly above as the pilots point them out. The Canyon of the Lost is among the notable formations visible during the flight.

Do I need to book the Nazca Lines entrance ticket separately, or is it included?

The entrance ticket (boleto turístico Líneas de Nazca) is optional and purchased separately at checkout if you want it. The flight itself does not require it. You see the lines from the air.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my flight?

Fog can delay flights in Nasca, sometimes for hours, but the operator guarantees the flight will take place once conditions clear. You may need to wait at the aerodrome, so bring patience and stay in touch via WhatsApp with the operator to track updates.

Will I have a window seat, or could I end up in the middle of the plane?

Each passenger has their own window seat on the small aircraft, which carries about six people total. You won't share a window or sit in a center position.

What do I need to bring to the Nasca airport to fly?

A valid physical passport is mandatory to board the flight at the Nasca aerodrome. Eat only a light breakfast beforehand to avoid dizziness, and bring fresh water. Wear comfortable clothing and avoid heavy meals the morning of the flight.