Why go
- Capital and largest city of Guatemala.
- Served by La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
History
Guatemala City, also known colloquially by the nickname Guate, is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala. It serves as the municipal capital of the surrounding Guatemala Department. Its metropolitan area is also the largest in Central America. The city is located in a mountain valley called Valle de la Ermita in the south-central part of the country.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (A320, Embraer 190, ATR, 318, A319, A321) · 7 routes: Bogota, Los Angeles, Miami, San Jose, San Pedro Sula, San Salvador, Tegucigalpa
- United Airlines UA (737-800, Embraer 190) · 4 routes: Houston, Miami*, Newark, Washington
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190, 737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Managua, Panama City, San Jose
- Delta Air Lines DL (757, 757-200) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York
- US Airways US (737-800, A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami
- AeroMéxico AM (EMJ, ERJ) · 2 routes: Mexico City*, Tapachula*
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- Macair Airlines CC (L4T) · 2 routes: San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa
- Patriot Airways P4 (CRJ) · 2 routes: San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa
- Air France AF (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- British Airways BA (A340-300) · 1 route: San Salvador*
- China Airlines CI (757) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Iberia Airlines IB (342) · 1 route: San Salvador
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is La Aurora International Airport (GUA); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GUA has direct flights to 19 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Miami, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa, San Salvador…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Guatemala City. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.