Flying from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) leaving from here.
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Rio De Janeiro. La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio De Janeiro to GUA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to GUA with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GIG and GUA include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, 79.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rio De Janeiro to GUA flight? Relax in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 78.67%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near GUA:
Grab a La Aurora International Airport rental car and explore Guatemala City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport is $405. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $866. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to GUA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to visit Guatemala City. July is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to GUA flight ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Guatemala City to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Guatemala City
Start your Guatemala City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to La Aurora International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Volcan de Fuego and National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Guatemala City itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've done Guatemala City, now it's time to explore other corners of Guatemala. Travel about 113 kilometres west to Quetzaltenango to check off its must-visit sights. From Mirador De La Virgen to Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Huehuetenango is another well-known destination in Guatemala and is around 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City. No journey is complete without seeing Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.