Travelling from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA): What you need to know
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is nine hours behind Istanbul. Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is located in Guatemala City.
Your flight from Istanbul to GUA won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to GUA leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can get to SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to GUA flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
Consider booking a hotel close to GUA if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport flight.
Getting from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
From Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport, central Guatemala City is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is R 8,929. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,910. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to GUA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA). January is when most people travel to Guatemala City. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in September.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to GUA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Guatemala City
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guatemala City:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Guatemala City when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Volcan de Fuego followed by National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and Mirador a Ciudad de Guatemala.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Guatemala just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a trip to Quetzaltenango will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Mirador De La Virgen, La Meseta del Volcán Santa Maria and Quetzaltenango Cathedral.
Around 129 kilometres northwest of Guatemala City, Huehuetenango is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Start your sightseeing at Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.