Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Flores Airport (FRS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Take your pick of 52 weekly Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with TAG is the earliest you can take. TAG operates the latest service of the day at 19:15.
To ensure you get on your GUA to FRS flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
TAG Airlines offers direct flights from Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Flores — and maybe even more of Guatemala if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is TAG Airlines.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier offering GUA to FRS flights. An impressive 93.39% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Flores Airport (FRS)
Right now, R 633 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,387. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from GUA to FRS, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GUA to FRS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
88% of flights leaving Guatemala City Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of GUA.
Central Guatemala City to Guatemala City Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near GUA? If you're catching an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Flores Airport (FRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRS instead:
Grab a Flores Airport rental car and discover Flores and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Avis and Enterprise are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Flores Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Flores Airport (FRS) to central Flores
Flores Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Flores. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Flores Airport (FRS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Flores. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Flores Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Flores, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GUA to FRS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Guatemala
Flores has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Guatemala waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south of Flores, a visit to Guatemala City will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and Mirador a Ciudad de Guatemala.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Guatemala, head for Mixco, roughly 274 kilometres south of Flores. Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park are among its highlights.