Travelling from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Guatemala City three hours behind Montevideo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MVD to GUA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Montevideo Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MVD and GUA:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
R 5,958 is currently the best price for a one-way Montevideo Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Return flights start from R 13,455. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MVD to GUA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport to Guatemala City Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MVD to GUA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Montevideo Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
86% of flights leaving Montevideo Airport reach their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MVD.
Montevideo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Montevideo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Guatemala City Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MVD:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
If you're arriving on a late Montevideo Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near GUA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Guatemala City Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Montevideo Airport to Guatemala City Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Guatemala City in March.
Book your flight from Montevideo Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you'd like to visit Guatemala City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MVD to GUA in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Guatemala you should also see. About 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Mixco will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
If there's time to check out another side of 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 the start of reasons to visit.