Travelling from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
Barranquilla is one hour ahead of Guatemala City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your GUA to BAQ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guatemala City Airport to Barranquilla Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between GUA and BAQ:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
Currently, R 2,454 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Barranquilla Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,409. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GUA to BAQ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Guatemala City Airport to Barranquilla Airport.
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Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from GUA land on schedule 88% of the time.
Guatemala City Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Barranquilla Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to GUA:
Arriving at Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
Reserve a hotel near BAQ if you're on a late Guatemala City Airport to Barranquilla Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Barranquilla Airport rental car and explore Barranquilla and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Barranquilla Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Guatemala City Airport to Barranquilla Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Barranquilla based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Barranquilla Airport for March if you want to explore Barranquilla during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GUA to BAQ in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Barranquilla. Around 97 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Barranquilla, Cucuta is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nacional Park, El Malecón Cúcuta and Cristo Rey monument.