Flying from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is one hour ahead of Guatemala City, where Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is located.
To avoid missing your GUA to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from GUA to Medellin. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Travelling from central Guatemala City to GUA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near GUA? If you've booked an early flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Medellin, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GUA make it to their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) to Medellin
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Medellin flight is R 1,349. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,644. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from GUA to Medellin. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Medellin ticket.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from GUA to Medellin.
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Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Medellin. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport about one week ahead of your flight from GUA to Medellin.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Medellin has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 5 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
Travelling by public transport will take about 25 minutes.
After stepping off your GUA to Medellin flight, unwind at a hotel near EOH. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from EOH one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
January is the busiest month for flights from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Medellin. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Medellin in December.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Medellin plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from GUA to Medellin in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Medellin, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
Palacio de Bellas Artes and EcoParque Comuna 13 are a couple of major attractions to add to your Medellin to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Colombia, head for Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are among its highlights.