Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Guatemala City six hours behind London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LHR to GUA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Guatemala City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and GUA include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
At the moment, R 7,899 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,854. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to GUA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to GUA.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GUA:
Pick up a Guatemala City Airport rental car and discover Guatemala City and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Guatemala City Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Guatemala City. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to GUA in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many places in Guatemala waiting to be explored after you've experienced Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
If you want to check out another major destination in Guatemala, consider Villa Nueva, about 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park are among the biggest draws.