La Aurora International Airport (GUA)

La Aurora International Airport features a single terminal building that serves as Guatemala's primary international gateway and the hub for Central American connections. The terminal layout is compact with walking distances of 3-4 minutes from check-in to gates, though immigration and security lines can extend significantly during morning departure peaks to North American destinations and evening arrivals from Miami and Houston. The airport offers basic but functional amenities including duty-free shopping featuring Guatemalan coffee, textiles, and jade jewelry, several restaurants serving both international and local cuisine including pepián and kak'ik traditional dishes, and comfortable seating areas with charging stations. Security screening can be lengthy during peak hours, particularly for international flights, and travelers should arrive early during holiday periods when Guatemalan diaspora travels between the US and Central America. Ground transportation includes authorized taxi services with fixed rates to Guatemala City's Zona Viva (20 minutes), shuttle services to Antigua (1 hour), and rental car facilities for exploring Guatemala's archaeological sites and volcanic landscapes. The airport serves as an important connecting point for travelers continuing to other Central American countries via Copa Airlines' Panama hub or regional carriers to Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras. During rainy season (May-October), afternoon thunderstorms can occasionally cause delays, though the airport's single runway generally operates efficiently. The terminal's location within Guatemala City makes it convenient for both business travelers and tourists heading to popular destinations like Lake Atitlán, Tikal, and the colonial city of Antigua.