Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, making Guatemala City 17 hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you get on your SYD to GUA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SYD and GUA:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight is 635 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 939 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to GUA, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport to Guatemala City Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to GUA.
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Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Book a hotel close to GUA if you're on a late Sydney Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and see more of Guatemala City and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Guatemala City Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Guatemala City in March.
When reserving your flight from Sydney Airport to Guatemala City Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to GUA in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've seen Guatemala City, now it's time to explore other parts of Guatemala. Journey about 11 kilometres west to Mixco to tick off its top attractions. From Las Guacamayas Ecological Park to Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva is another essential stop in Guatemala. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.