Flying from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, making Guatemala City one hour behind Charlotte.
To ensure you get on your CLT to GUA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CLT and GUA:
Miami International Airport
Cancun Airport
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Of the departures from Charlotte Douglas Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Charlotte Douglas Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Charlotte. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Charlotte Douglas Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and find adventure across Guatemala City and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport to the centre of Guatemala City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Guatemala City Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Guatemala City. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CLT to GUA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many places in Guatemala waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including 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 favourite stop in Guatemala. Start your sightseeing at Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.
