Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, making Guatemala City six hours behind Edinburgh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your EDI to GUA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between EDI and GUA:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
R 8,010 is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 14,351. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from EDI to GUA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Guatemala City Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to GUA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Edinburgh Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and discover more of Guatemala City and beyond.
Booking your ride from Guatemala City Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Guatemala City Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Guatemala City in March.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you want to explore Guatemala City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to GUA in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many cities in Guatemala waiting to be explored once you've seen Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Guatemala, head for Villa Nueva, about 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park are key reasons to visit.
