Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is eight hours ahead of Guatemala City and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GUA to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guatemala City Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GUA and TLV:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Right now, R 8,946 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 18,884. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GUA to TLV, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from GUA land on schedule 88% of the time.
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 ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near GUA? If you're catching an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guatemala City Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Tel Aviv's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tel Aviv in March.
Book your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you want to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GUA to TLV in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
You've seen Tel Aviv, now it's time to explore other parts of Israel. Travel about 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to tick off its top attractions. From Old City of Jerusalem to Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Haifa is another well-known destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without experiencing Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).