Travelling from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport is 1 hour.
Guatemala City and San Pedro Sula are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Flights from GUA to SAP start at 05:30 — the earliest with TAG. The latest departure is at 17:40 with Thomas Cook Airlines Balearics. Overall, there are eight weekly Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GUA to SAP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
TAG Airlines has direct flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Pedro Sula — and maybe even more of Honduras if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with TAG Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GUA and SAP:
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Salvador Airport
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GUA arrive on schedule 88% of the time.
Central Guatemala City to Guatemala City Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to GUA? If you've booked an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP)
Consider booking a hotel near SAP if you're on a late Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Pedro Sula Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Alamo or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Pedro Sula and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from San Pedro Sula Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP)
June is the most popular month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport. To escape the crowds, go to San Pedro Sula in March.
Book your flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport for May if you want to visit San Pedro Sula during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GUA to SAP around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Honduras
San Pedro Sula is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Honduras just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-east of San Pedro Sula, a trip to Tegucigalpa will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cuevas de arte rupestre, Saint Francis Church and Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa.
Any trip through Honduras isn't complete without visiting Choloma. Reserva Natural Los Monos is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 14 kilometres north-east of San Pedro Sula.