Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): what you need to know
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to GUA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to discover another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to La Aurora International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Los Angeles International Airport is a popular stop between MEL and GUA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Rs134,579 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs320,021. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to GUA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to La Aurora International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to GUA.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to La Aurora International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to La Aurora International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near GUA:
Pick up a La Aurora International Airport rental car and discover Guatemala City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from La Aurora International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
La Aurora International Airport to central Guatemala City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to La Aurora International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to La Aurora International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to GUA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many cities in Guatemala waiting to be explored after you've experienced Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Municipal Salayá Ecological Park, Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista.
Villa Nueva is another standout destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without seeing Andana Park, Residenciales Llano Alto 3 Park and Boulevard Los Reformadores.
