Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Caracas Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Caracas's timezone is UTC-4, making Caracas two hours ahead of Guatemala City.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your GUA to CCS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guatemala City Airport to Caracas Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between GUA and CCS:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Caracas Airport (CCS)
$434 is currently the best price for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Caracas Airport flight. A return flight starts at $935. These fares may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GUA to CCS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport to Caracas Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that depart GUA reach their destination on time.
Guatemala City Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Caracas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to GUA:
Arriving at Caracas Airport (CCS)
If you're arriving on a late Guatemala City Airport to Caracas Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CCS:
Travel at your own pace with a Caracas Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car or Hertz and experience more of Caracas and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Caracas Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Caracas Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Caracas Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Caracas. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Caracas Airport (CCS)
December is the most popular month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Caracas Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Caracas in March.
The warmest month in Caracas is September, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Guatemala City Airport to Caracas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GUA to CCS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Venezuela you should also see. Around 80 kilometres west of Caracas, a visit to Maracay will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Maracay and Museo Aeronatico Fuerza Aerea Venezolana.
Valencia is another essential stop in Venezuela and is around 129 kilometres west of Caracas. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Bolivar, San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park.