Which airport should I fly into for Chimaltenango?

The closest airport, La Aurora Airport (GUA), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Chimaltenango?

The nearest is about 21 mi (33 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 Chimaltenango?

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 Chimaltenango

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

The nearest airport to Chimaltenango, GT is La Aurora Airport (GUA), about 21 mi (33 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
GUA	La Aurora AirportGuatemala City, Guatemala	21 mi / 33 km	40 min	Regional
AQB	Santa Cruz del Quiche AirportSanta Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	Regional
AAZ	Quezaltenango AirportQuezaltenango, Guatemala	48 mi / 77 km	1 hr 26 min	Regional
GSJ	San Jose AirportPuerto San Jose, Guatemala	50 mi / 81 km	1 hr 30 min	Regional
RER	Retalhuleu AirportRetalhuleu, Guatemala	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Regional
CBV	Coban AirportCoban, Guatemala	62 mi / 100 km	1 hr 51 min	Regional
HUG	Huehuetenango AirportHuehuetenango, Guatemala	63 mi / 101 km	1 hr 53 min	Regional
CTF	Coatepeque AirportCoatepeque, Guatemala	71 mi / 114 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, La Aurora Airport (GUA) is the most convenient at about 21 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 Chimaltenango. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with GUA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near GUA 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 Chimaltenango is La Aurora Airport (GUA), about 21 mi (33 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.