Flying from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the main airports in Panama City.
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Panama City to La Aurora International Airport flight.
La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Panama City.
With 31 direct flights a week between the two airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is the busiest route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:27am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from PTY to GUA is with Copa Airlines at 9:21pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Panama City 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.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Go straight to your destination from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Direct flights from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are available from here.
When jetting out of PTY, you can take a direct flight from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport with Copa Airlines.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Copa Airlines from PTY to GUA.
Copa Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 92.8% of its services landing as scheduled.
PTY is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Tocumen International Airport:
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
PAC is about 2 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to GUA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
When searching for a flight ticket from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) out of Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to El Dorado International Airport (BOG), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
If you're making the trip to BLB from the centre of Panama City, it'll take you around 20 minutes to arrive by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 16 kilometres.
Make catching an early Panama City to La Aurora International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Panama Pacifico Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
BLB has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 86.75%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and touch down when it should.
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and discover more of Guatemala City and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Panama City to La Aurora International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport is Rs37,153. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs70,852. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Score cheap flights from Panama City to GUA by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Panama City to La Aurora International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). Plan your visit to Guatemala City in May for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Panama City to GUA flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Guatemala City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Guatemala City right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Panama City to La Aurora International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura are must-do's during your Guatemala City adventure.
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. Around 113 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Quetzaltenango will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Mirador De La Virgen, Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park.
Around 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City, Huehuetenango is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Start your sightseeing at Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.
