Travel - International
AIR: Guatemala’s national airline is Grupo TACA. American Airlines operates daily flights to Guatemala, via Miami or Dallas. Other airlines serving Guatemala include Aeroméxico, Continental Airlines, Iberia Airlines (five flights a week from London via Madrid), Lufthansa and United Airlines.
Approximate flight times: From Guatemala to London is 8-10 hours (plus stopover time in USA or Madrid), to Los Angeles is 6 hours, to New York is 6 hours and to Miami is 2 hours.
International airports: Guatemala City (GUA) (La Aurora) is 4km (2.5 miles) south of the city. Airport facilities include car hire (Avis, Budget, Dollar and Hertz), duty-free shop, bar, buffet, post office, restaurant, bank, tourist information, telephones and bureaux de change. A bus to the city runs every 25 minutes (travel time – 35 minutes). Taxi services to Guatemala City are available (travel time – 20 minutes).
Departure tax: US$20.
SEA: There are several international passenger services from North America, the Far East and Europe to Santo Tomás de Castilla and Puerto Quetzal. Cargo services run to the Pacific ports of San José and Champerico. There are also seven direct lines linking Guatemala with the Far East.
RAIL: There is no rail service at present. The national railway company is currently being transferred to the private sector.
ROAD: The Pan-American Highway runs through Guatemala from Mexico in the north and El Salvador in the south covering 511km (318 miles). Access is also possible from Belize. Bus: There are bus services from Mexico and El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Border crossings can be subject to considerable delays. The buses used by some companies are comfortable and air conditioned, but it is vital to book as far in advance as possible for every stage of the journey.
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