Flying from London to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when organising a flight from London to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is six hours behind London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to GUA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to GUA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to La Aurora International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to La Aurora International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and GUA are:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to GUA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or two or a weekend, a stopover can make your entire trip feel more relaxed and effortless. When flying out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a flight ticket from London to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) stopping at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to La Aurora International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Have a late flight from London to La Aurora International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near GUA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a La Aurora International 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.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to La Aurora International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Rs80,837 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to La Aurora International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs151,052. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to GUA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable London to La Aurora International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from London to GUA.
Find a cheap flight from London to La Aurora International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Guatemala City based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your London to GUA flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from London to La Aurora International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC.
More about Guatemala City
After booking your flight from London to La Aurora International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guatemala City:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura are highlights which should be on any well-planned Guatemala City itinerary.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've visited Guatemala City, now it's time to explore other parts of Guatemala. Travel around 113 kilometres west to Quetzaltenango to tick off its leading attractions. From Mirador De La Virgen to Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City, Huehuetenango is another essential stop in Guatemala. No visit is complete without checking out Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.
