Travelling from Asuncion Airport (ASU) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City is three hours behind Asuncion and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your ASU to GUA flight.
Flying during a peak month like September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Asuncion Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ASU and GUA:
Madrid Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Asuncion Airport (ASU)
Asuncion Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart ASU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Asuncion to Asuncion Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Asuncion Airport to Guatemala City Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near ASU:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Asuncion Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Follow your own route with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and chase adventure across Guatemala City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Guatemala City Airport about one week before travelling.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Asuncion Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Asuncion Airport to Guatemala City Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ASU to GUA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has its own special appeal, 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 you on the move. Start with popular sights like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva is another essential stop in Guatemala. No visit is complete without checking out Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.