Travelling from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) leaving from here.
Guatemala City is one hour behind Medellin. La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Medellin to GUA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Medellin to GUA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MDE and GUA include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The distance from central Medellin to MDE is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
Of the departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% land on schedule at their destination.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Break up your flight from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport with a stop at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). A main stopover between Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and GUA, it's a great opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can arrive at EOH from central Medellin in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Medellin to GUA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Have a late flight from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near GUA and shut your eyes sooner:
Explore without limits with a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and discover more of Guatemala City and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week in advance of your Medellin to La Aurora International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport is 138 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 250 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Medellin to GUA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Medellin to La Aurora International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
July is when most people book flights from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). Plan your visit to Guatemala City in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Medellin to GUA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Guatemala City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Guatemala City right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Medellin to La Aurora International Airport:
Volcan de Fuego and National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology are a couple of major attractions to add to your Guatemala City itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a trip to Quetzaltenango will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Mirador De La Virgen, Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park.
Huehuetenango is another well-known destination in Guatemala and is around 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without dropping by Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.
