Lima Metro and Airport Investments Reach USD 769 Million in January-September 2025

Strategic Insights -

In the first nine months of 2025, Lima's transportation infrastructure saw a significant surge in investments, with the Metro Line 2 and airport sectors leading the way. The total investments supervised by Ositran, the Regulatory body, in the 33 concession contracts reached USD 13,633 million, representing an advance of 65.38% compared to the total reference amount. This surge in investments is a testament to the country's commitment to modern, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure. The progress on Line 2 of the Lima and Callao Metro, driven by investments of USD 453.5 million, has cemented the railway and Lima Metro sector as one of the most relevant sectors in sustainable urban transportation and metropolitan mobility.

Key Takeaways:

  • Investments in the Lima Metro and airport sectors accounted for 88% of the total executed investments in the period, totaling USD 769 million.
  • The progress on Line 2 of the Lima and Callao Metro recorded an investment of USD 453.5 million between January and September 2025, reaching a cumulative total of USD 4,552.8 million.
  • The airport sector saw investments of USD 315.5 million in the first nine months of 2025, with the majority coming from the concessionaire Lima Airport Partners (LAP).
  • The expansion and modernization of the Jorge Chavez International Airport, led by LAP, received investments valued at USD 297.6 million.
  • The First Group of Regional Airports invested USD 17.8 million in modernizing and improving the infrastructure of several regional airports.
  • By September, the valued investments in the infrastructure of Metro Line 2 stood at USD 156.1 million, reflecting sustained progress in the execution of the project.
  • The highway sector recorded investments of USD 20.75 million, while the port sector reached USD 3.2 million.
  • The cumulative investment in the railway and Lima Metro sector has an advance of 70.92% compared to its reference amount of USD 6,419 million.

Statistics:

  • Total investments supervised by Ositran in the 33 concession contracts: USD 13,633 million (as of September 2025).
  • Advance in total investments: 65.38% compared to the total reference amount of USD 20,852 million.
  • Percentage of total investments in the Metro Line 2 and airport sectors: 88%.
  • Total investments in the Metro Line 2 sector: USD 4,552.8 million (as of September 2025).
  • Cumulative investment in the airport sector: USD 1,353.6 million (as of September 2025).
  • Investment in the expansion and modernization of the Jorge Chavez International Airport: USD 297.6 million.
  • Investment in the modernization of regional airports: USD 17.8 million.
  • Valued investments in the infrastructure of Metro Line 2 by September: USD 156.1 million.
  • Investments in the highway sector: USD 20.75 million.
  • Investments in the port sector: USD 3.2 million.

Sources:

  • Supervisory Body for Investment in Public Use Transportation Infrastructure (Ositran)
  • Contify.com (distribution of Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. report)