Travelling from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
2 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport flight.
Mexico City and Guatemala City (where La Aurora International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you arrive.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), with 27 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from MEX to GUA is the 8:15am Aeromexico service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 7:45pm with Volaris Costa Rica.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to GUA, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can take a direct flight from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Top carriers that offer direct flights from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport out of MEX include:
The most frequently booked airline between MEX and GUA is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.2% of services arriving on schedule.
Located around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to GUA flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near GUA and fast-forward to bedtime:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guatemala City and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
R 1,116 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport. Return flights start at R 2,937. These prices may change depending on demand.
To snag cheap flights from Mexico City to GUA, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). July is the busiest month to visit Guatemala City. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.
When booking your Mexico City to GUA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guatemala City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Guatemala City right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to La Aurora International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura are must-visits when exploring Guatemala City.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Guatemala you should also see. About 113 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Quetzaltenango will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Mirador De La Virgen, Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park.
Around 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City, Huehuetenango is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Start your sightseeing at Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.