Flying from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Calgary.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YYC to GUA flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight is P15,599. A return plane ticket is currently P28,922. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YYC to GUA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Calgary Airport to Guatemala City Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from YYC to GUA.
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Handy information about Calgary Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of the flights that depart from Calgary Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Calgary Airport from central Calgary, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Calgary Airport to Guatemala City Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to YYC:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
If you're arriving on a late Calgary Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GUA:
Pick up a Guatemala City Airport rental car and discover Guatemala City and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport to central Guatemala City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Calgary Airport to Guatemala City Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Guatemala City in March.
Book your flight from Calgary Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you want to explore Guatemala City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YYC to GUA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many places in Guatemala waiting to be explored once you've seen Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometers away to the west, top sights here include Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Guatemala, head for Villa Nueva, about 14 kilometers south-west of Guatemala City. Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park are the start of reasons to visit.
