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La Aurora International Airport to Guatemala City — Transport Guide 2026

Guatemala City (GUA) is only 6 km from central Zona 1 + Zona 10 (safest tourist areas). Uber + InDrive operate. Airport taxi fixed-rate USD. Onward Antigua Guatemala transfer is 60 km / 90 min.

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Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Uber (~$6-15)
Fastest
Uber (~15 min to Zona 10 off-peak)

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Uber / InDrive

ride share · Best for: Best value + fixed price
Cost
GTQ 50-120 ($6-15)
Time
15-30 min traffic
Frequency
On-demand
Both operate. Uber more established. Airport designated ride-share pickup zone.

Airport taxi (yellow)

taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
USD 15-25 to Zona 10 / USD 40 to Antigua
Time
15-90 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed USD rate at booth. Antigua transfer 90 min drive.

Antigua shuttle (Atitrans / Adrenalina)

shuttle · Best for: Antigua-bound travellers
Cost
USD 15-25 pp to Antigua
Time
90 min
Frequency
Meets flights
Shared shuttle to Antigua — most tourist destination. Book online 24h ahead.

Scam warning

GUATEMALA CITY SAFETY: Zona 1 (old town) + Zona 10 (Zona Viva) are the safest zones. Avoid other zones at night. Zone 18 particularly dangerous. Do NOT walk from airport with luggage — use Uber or taxi. Fake taxi scams around Zona 1 — insist on Uber tracking.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Guatemala City (GUA)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is La Aurora International Airport from Guatemala City?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is 6 km from Guatemala City city centre.
What is the cheapest way from GUA to Guatemala City?
Uber (~$6-15)
What is the fastest way from GUA to Guatemala City?
Uber (~15 min to Zona 10 off-peak)