Flying from Columbus to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is located in Guatemala City. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Columbus.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Columbus to GUA. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Columbus to GUA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Travelling from central Columbus to CMH takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of the departures from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Work a stopover into your journey at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). It's a key transfer point for flights from Columbus to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) leaving Rickenbacker International Airport.
LCK is about 23 kilometres from central Columbus. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Columbus to GUA flight is far easier when you stay close to Rickenbacker International Airport. If you have an early departure, Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East will put you a short ride from the airport.
Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
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Getting from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
From Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport, central Guatemala City is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is 154 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 375 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Columbus to GUA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to visit Guatemala City. January is when most people book flights from Columbus to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Columbus to GUA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guatemala City
After booking your flight from Columbus to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guatemala City:
Your visit to Guatemala City wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you can't miss include Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and Mirador a Ciudad de Guatemala.
Explore more of Guatemala
Quetzaltenango is just one of the many cities in Guatemala waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Guatemala City. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Mirador De La Virgen, La Meseta del Volcán Santa Maria and Quetzaltenango Cathedral.
Huehuetenango is another sought-after destination in Guatemala and is around 129 kilometres northwest of Guatemala City. No journey is complete without seeing Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.