Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City is one hour behind Buffalo and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to GUA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Guatemala City Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUF and GUA:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF's address is Genesee Street.
74% of flights that leave from Buffalo Niagara Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Guatemala City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BUF:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Explore without limits with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and discover more of Guatemala City and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Guatemala City Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport to the centre of Guatemala City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Guatemala City Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Guatemala City in March.
Before locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Guatemala City Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUF to GUA in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many cities in Guatemala waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Guatemala City. Around 11 kms (7 miles) away to the west, its top attractions include Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Villa Nueva is another well-known destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kms (9 miles) south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without visiting Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.
