La Aurora Airport (IATA: GUA) is a key aviation hub serving Guatemala City and the wider Guatemala region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
La Aurora Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at La Aurora Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito (FRS) | Avianca | Direct | 12 Sep | €105 |
| Cancun (CUN) | Volaris | Direct | 9 Oct | €169 |
| Mexico City (MEX) | Volaris | Direct | 13 Nov | €234 |
| Chicago (CHI) | Q6 | 1 stop | 5 Nov | €303 |
| San Jose (SJO) | Avianca | Direct | 16 Oct | €305 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | American Airlines | 1 stop | 20 Sep | €346 |
| Houston (HOU) | Volaris | 1 stop | 5 Sep | €351 |
| New York (NYC) | United Airlines | 1 stop | 6 Oct | €355 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Q6 | Direct | 10 Sep | €399 |
| Baltimore (BWI) | United Airlines | 1 stop | 9 Oct | €418 |
| Orlando (ORL) | Copa Airlines | 1 stop | 22 Oct | €422 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | Copa Airlines | 1 stop | 16 Nov | €465 |
La Aurora International Airport has published nonstop service to 17 airports across 9 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from GUA.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | LAX | United States | 3,531 km |
| Miami | MIA | United States | 1,640 km |
| San José (Alajuela) | SJO | Costa Rica | 855 km |
| Mexico City | MEX | Mexico | 1,056 km |
| San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) | SAL | El Salvador | 203 km |
| Houston | IAH | United States | 1,782 km |
| Chicago | ORD | United States | 3,056 km |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | DFW | United States | 2,140 km |
| Managua | MGA | Nicaragua | 544 km |
| Tocumen | PTY | Panama | 1,358 km |
| Atlanta | ATL | United States | 2,206 km |
| San Pedro Sula | SAP | Honduras | 295 km |
| Fort Lauderdale | FLL | United States | 1,672 km |
| San Benito | FRS | Guatemala | 268 km |
| Tegucigalpa | TGU | Honduras | 361 km |
| Newark | EWR | United States | 3,307 km |
| Madrid | MAD | Spain | 8,707 km |
12 carriers publish nonstop service at GUA, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier TA | TA | — | 12 |
| United Airlines | UA | Full Service | 11 |
| Copa Airlines | CM | Full Service | 8 |
| American Airlines | AA | Full Service | 4 |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | Full Service | 4 |
| Iberia | IB | Full Service | 3 |
| Aeromexico | AM | Full Service | 2 |
| China Airlines | CI | Full Service | 2 |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | Budget | 2 |
| Air Canada | AC | Full Service | 1 |
| British Airways | BA | Full Service | 1 |
| KLM | KL | Full Service | 1 |
General guidance rather than GUA-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
