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GUA La Aurora Airport

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La Aurora Airport (GUA) serves Guatemala City, about 7 km south of Guatemala City. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGUA
ICAOMGGT
ServesGuatemala City
From centre7 km
Non-stop19
Airlines16
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Elevation1509 m

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The airport in numbers

La Aurora Airport — facts & history

We pulled La Aurora Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 4.3M passengers in 2023.

Opened
1930
96 years ago
Passengers / year
4.3M
as of 2023
Elevation
1509 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2009–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from La Aurora Airport to Guatemala City

The airport is about 7 km south of Guatemala City, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minmetered
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From GUA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Antigua Guatemala22 km47 min—
Chichicastenango74 km78 min—
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Which way suits you from La Aurora Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Guatemala City ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from La Aurora Airport

Non-stop flights to about 19 destinations, operated by 16 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Avianca · United Airlines · US Airways · Delta Air Lines · Copa Airlines · American Airlines · AeroMéxico · Macair Airlines · China Airlines · Iberia Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at La Aurora Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near La Aurora Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Guatemala City shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from La Aurora Airport to the centre of Guatemala City?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 7 km south of Guatemala City, about 20 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from La Aurora Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from La Aurora Airport to Guatemala City?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from La Aurora Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from La Aurora Airport?
About 19 destinations, including Los Angeles, Miami, Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula. 16 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is La Aurora Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on La Aurora Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at La Aurora Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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