Travelling from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Guatemala City one hour behind Quito.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your UIO to GUA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight is $356. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $654. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from UIO to GUA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Guatemala City Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from UIO to GUA.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from UIO touch down on schedule 89% of the time.
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Quito. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Guatemala City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near UIO:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Reserve a hotel near GUA if you're catching a late Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
From Guatemala City Airport, Guatemala City is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you'd like to visit Guatemala City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from UIO to GUA in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've visited Guatemala City, now it's time to discover more of Guatemala. Travel around 11 kilometres west to Mixco to tick off its top sights. From Las Guacamayas Ecological Park to Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Villa Nueva is another essential stop 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.