Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Rome is seven hours ahead of Guatemala City and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GUA to FCO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guatemala City Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GUA and FCO:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight is R 7,493. A round-trip ticket right now is R 15,864. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GUA to FCO if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from GUA to FCO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guatemala City Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
88% of flights leaving Guatemala City Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of GUA.
To get to Guatemala City Airport from central Guatemala City, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GUA? If you're catching an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're coming in on a late Guatemala City Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near FCO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Rome in March.
When booking your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GUA to FCO in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Italy, consider Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are key highlights.