Travelling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Chicago and Guatemala City are in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your MDW to GUA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago Midway Airport to Guatemala City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MDW and GUA include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Cancun Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
At the moment, 183 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 419 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MDW to GUA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
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Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
MDW's address is 5700 South Cicero.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago Midway Airport, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Chicago Midway Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MDW? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chicago Midway Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and chase adventure across Guatemala City and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Guatemala City Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Guatemala City. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MDW to GUA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Guatemala just waiting to be discovered. About 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a trip to Mixco will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Guatemala, head for Villa Nueva, roughly 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park are among its highlights.