Which airport should I fly into for Chichicastenango?

The closest airport, Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Chichicastenango?

The nearest is about 6 mi (9 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Chichicastenango?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Chichicastenango

The closest airports to Chichicastenango, GT: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Chichicastenango, GT is Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
AQB	Santa Cruz del Quiche AirportSanta Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala	6 mi / 9 km	19 min	Regional
AAZ	Quezaltenango AirportQuezaltenango, Guatemala	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
HUG	Huehuetenango AirportHuehuetenango, Guatemala	35 mi / 57 km	1 hr 4 min	Regional
GUA	La Aurora AirportGuatemala City, Guatemala	46 mi / 74 km	1 hr 22 min	Regional
RER	Retalhuleu AirportRetalhuleu, Guatemala	49 mi / 79 km	1 hr 28 min	Regional
CTF	Coatepeque AirportCoatepeque, Guatemala	54 mi / 87 km	1 hr 37 min	Regional
CBV	Coban AirportCoban, Guatemala	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Regional
GSJ	San Jose AirportPuerto San Jose, Guatemala	72 mi / 116 km	1 hr 41 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Chichicastenango. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with AQB.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near AQB saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Chichicastenango is Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road.