La Aurora International Airport (IATA code: GUA, ICAO code: MGGT), also known as Guatemala City Airport, is the main international airport serving Guatemala. Located in Zone 13 of Guatemala City, approximately 6.4 km (4 miles) from Central Park, south of the city center, it handles the country’s main air connections with Central America, North America and other international destinations.
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Contact information
Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at La Aurora Airport (GUA). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
Ground transportation
The airport is located within Guatemala City, with road access from Zone 13. Passengers can reach the city center, hotel districts and Antigua Guatemala by taxi, ride-hailing services, rental car or prearranged transfers.
For conventional taxis, it is advisable to confirm the fare before starting the journey. Travel times depend heavily on city traffic, which can be particularly congested on major roads.
For journeys to Antigua Guatemala, private and shared shuttle services are available through transportation operators and accommodation providers. These transfers are separate from the city’s Transmetro network.
Vehicles from these companies are collected on the third level of the parking garage opposite the terminal, which can be reached on foot without taking a shuttle. Other rental companies may have different pickup arrangements.
Airport facilities
Hotels near the airport
La Aurora is located in Zone 13 of Guatemala City, where accommodation near the airport is particularly convenient for passengers with early flights or overnight connections.
Nearby Zones 9 and 10 offer a wider selection of hotels. Zone 9 includes properties catering to business travelers, while Zone 10, known for its Zona Viva district, has a concentration of hotels, restaurants and shopping facilities.
Some hotels provide airport shuttle services, while others require a taxi or ride-hailing service.
Location
- Country Guatemala
- Region Guatemala Department
- Subregion Guatemala Municipality
- Locality Guatemala City
- Elevation 1509 m (4951 ft)
- Coordinates 14.583333, -90.5275
Airlines and destinations
| Airline | Destinations |
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 Avianca
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El Dorado (BOG) Washington - Dulles (IAD) Los Angeles (LAX) Aeropuerto de San José (SJO) El Salvador (SAL) Aeropuerto de Flores - Mundo Maya (FRS) Showing 6 of 9 · Show more destinations |
 United Airlines
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Washington - Dulles (IAD) Houston - George Bush (IAH) Los Angeles (LAX) Newark - Liberty (EWR) Cancún (CUN) Chicago - O'Hare (ORD) |
 TAG Airlines
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Aeropuerto de Flores - Mundo Maya (FRS) Aeropuerto de Roatán - Juan Manuel Gálvez (RTB) Aeropuerto de Puerto Barrios (PBR) Aeropuerto de San Pedro Sula - Ramón Villeda Morales (SAP) Aeropuerto de Ciudad de Belice (BZE) |
 Air Canada
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Aeropuerto de Montreal - Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YUL) Aeropuerto de San José (SJO) Toronto Pearson (YYZ) Mariscal Sucre (UIO) |
 ALROSA Airlines
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El Dorado (BOG) Miami (MIA) Los Angeles (LAX) El Salvador (SAL) |
 Avianca Costa Rica
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Washington - Dulles (IAD) Los Angeles (LAX) Aeropuerto de San José (SJO) New York - JFK (JFK) |
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Nearby airports
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Aeropuerto de Quetzaltenango (AAZ) 68.0 mi (109.4 km)
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Aeropuerto de Tapachula (TAP) 124.0 mi (199.6 km)
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El Salvador San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez Airport (SAL) 126.3 mi (203.3 km)
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Aeropuerto de Flores - Mundo Maya (FRS) 166.9 mi (268.6 km)
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Aeropuerto de San Pedro Sula - Ramón Villeda Morales (SAP) 183.9 mi (295.9 km)