Flying from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3. The city is three hours ahead of Guatemala City, where La Aurora International Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your GUA to Buenos Aires flight.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from GUA to Buenos Aires with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
GUA is around 6 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near GUA? If you're catching an early flight from La Aurora International Airport to Buenos Aires, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
La Aurora International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84.05% of flights that depart GUA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've seen for a one-way La Aurora International Airport to Buenos Aires flight is 227 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 529 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from GUA to Buenos Aires, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your La Aurora International Airport to Buenos Aires ticket.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near AEP if you have a late flight from La Aurora International Airport to Buenos Aires. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car and discover Buenos Aires and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week before your flight from GUA to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Once your flight from La Aurora International Airport to Buenos Aires has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 32 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Following your GUA to Buenos Aires flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near EZE. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from EZE one week in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from La Aurora International Airport to Buenos Aires. The city comes alive in peak season, but prices are often higher and top attractions can get busy. Visit Buenos Aires in low season for a quieter vibe.
Book a La Aurora International Airport to Buenos Aires plane ticket with a departure in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GUA to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from La Aurora International Airport to Buenos Aires, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Recoleta Cemetery and Obelisco de Buenos Aires are a couple of big attractions to add to your Buenos Aires to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Casa Rosada.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Argentina just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Buenos Aires, a visit to Rosario will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
If you're ready to explore another side of Argentina, head for Mar Del Plata, roughly 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino are among its highlights.