Travelling from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) taking off from here.
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Melbourne. La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to GUA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to GUA, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to GUA flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GUA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Currently, Rs202,244 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs370,655. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to GUA, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to GUA flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Guatemala City to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne 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
Start your Guatemala City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to La Aurora International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura are top attractions which should feature on every Guatemala City itinerary.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've seen Guatemala City, now it's time to explore other parts of Guatemala. Journey around 113 kilometres west to Quetzaltenango to tick off its leading sights. 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.
