Travelling from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Mexico City and Guatemala City (where Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is located) are in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
With 29 weekly flights between the two airports, Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the busiest route. Volaris Costa Rica operates the earliest flight at 07:53. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from GUA to MEX is with Aeromexico at 17:21.
Leave enough time to catch your GUA to Mexico City flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City tickets are available for booking. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is where you'll be landing.
Book your favourite seat with Aeromexico. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from GUA to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Guatemala City, GUA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to GUA? If you're catching an early flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
88% of flights leaving Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from GUA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) to Mexico City
The best price we've found for a one-way Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City flight is R 1,347. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,880. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from GUA to Mexico City. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Scoring cheap tickets from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices across the month and bag a sweet deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Reserving your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from GUA to Mexico City can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Make yourself at home here after your GUA to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City. September is the busiest month for a trip to Mexico City. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from GUA to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey about 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to check off its leading sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.