Flying from Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Palmerola Air Base Airport to La Aurora International Airport is 55 minutes.
Comayagua and Guatemala City are in the UTC-6 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from XPL to GUA start at 11:30 — the first with AVIANCA. The last service of the day is at 20:05 with AVIANCA. In total, you can choose from five weekly Palmerola Air Base Airport to La Aurora International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your XPL to GUA flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Guatemala City (and then seeing more of Guatemala!) is easy with AVIANCA. This popular airline has direct flights from Palmerola Air Base Airport to La Aurora International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AVIANCA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
RM671 is the best price for a one-way Palmerola Air Base Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM1,202. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from XPL to GUA.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Palmerola Air Base Airport to La Aurora International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
Palmerola Air Base Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84.91% of flights that take off from XPL reach their destination without delay.
To get to Palmerola Air Base Airport from central Comayagua, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Palmerola Air Base Airport to La Aurora International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near XPL:
Arriving at La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
If you're landing on a late Palmerola Air Base Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels 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.
For the lowest price, book your ride from La Aurora International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
La Aurora International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Guatemala City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Palmerola Air Base Airport to La Aurora International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Guatemala City in May.
When booking your flight from Palmerola Air Base Airport to La Aurora International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from XPL to GUA in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many places in Guatemala waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Municipal Salayá Ecological Park, Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista.
Around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Andana Park, Residenciales Llano Alto 3 Park and Boulevard Los Reformadores.