Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, making Guatemala City eight hours behind Athens.
To ensure you get on your ATH to GUA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and GUA:
O'Hare International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
At the moment, R 7,857 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,247. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to GUA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to La Aurora International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ATH to GUA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights leaving from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from La Aurora International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
La Aurora International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Guatemala City. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Guatemala City in May.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to GUA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've done Guatemala City, now it's time to discover other corners of Guatemala. Travel around 11 kilometres west to Mixco to tick off its leading sights. From Municipal Salayá Ecological Park to Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Villa Nueva is another favourite destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No journey is complete without visiting Andana Park, Residenciales Llano Alto 3 Park and Boulevard Los Reformadores.