Flying from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Merida.
Flights from MID to GUA start from 12:55 — the earliest with TAG. The latest departure is at 16:20 with TAG. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MID to GUA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
TAG offers direct flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Guatemala City — and maybe even more of Guatemala if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with TAG on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MID and GUA:
Santa Elena Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
R 2,869 is the best price for a one-way Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,797. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book nine months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MID to GUA.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MID to GUA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport.
Handy information about Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
Of the flights that depart from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport, 71.32% arrive on time at their destination.
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Merida. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MID? If you've booked an early flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Book a hotel close to GUA if you're taking a late Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a La Aurora International Airport rental car and explore Guatemala City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from La Aurora International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
La Aurora International Airport to the centre of Guatemala City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Guatemala City. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to La Aurora International Airport for April if you want to visit Guatemala City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MID to GUA in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many cities in Guatemala waiting to be discovered once you've seen Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Municipal Salayá Ecological Park, Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista.
Around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Experience major highlights starting with Andana Park, Residenciales Llano Alto 3 Park and Boulevard Los Reformadores.
