Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Managua Airport (MGA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport.
Guatemala City and Managua share the UTC-6 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from GUA to MGA start at 10:32 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The last departure is at 10:32 with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GUA to MGA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Copa has direct flights from Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Managua — and maybe even more of Nicaragua if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Copa on this route.
Copa is the most punctual carrier that offers GUA to MGA flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GUA and MGA include:
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Managua Airport (MGA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport flight is 155 €. A return ticket right now is 204 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from GUA to MGA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from GUA touch down on schedule 88% of the time.
To reach Guatemala City Airport from central Guatemala City, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near GUA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Managua Airport (MGA)
If you're getting in on a late Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near MGA:
Grab a Managua Airport rental car and explore Managua and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Managua Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Managua Airport (MGA) to central Managua
From Managua Airport, Managua is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Managua Airport (MGA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Managua. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Managua Airport for April if you'd like to go to Managua during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GUA to MGA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Nicaragua
León is just one of the many cities in Nicaragua waiting to be explored once you've seen Managua. Around 80 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include ChocoMuseo Leon, Basilica Catedral de la Asuncion and Museo de la Revolucion.
Masaya is another sought-after destination in Nicaragua and is around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua. No journey is complete without experiencing Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata, Masaya Natural Park and Mirador de la Laguna de Masaya.