Travelling from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Mexicali.
Leave plenty of time to make your MXL to GUA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Currently, $569 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mexicali Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,170. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from MXL to GUA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Mexicali Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MXL arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Mexicali Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Mexicali. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mexicali Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and find adventure across Guatemala City and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexicali Airport to Guatemala City Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Guatemala City in March.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Mexicali Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MXL to GUA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've done Guatemala City, now it's time to explore other parts of Guatemala. Journey around 11 kilometres west to Mixco to tick off its must-visit sights. From Las Guacamayas Ecological Park to Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Villa Nueva is another well-known destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No journey is complete without a visit to Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.