Flying from Merida Airport (MID) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Merida and Guatemala City share the same timezone, UTC-6.
Each week, there are three Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, select the 09:50 TAG flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:00 with TAG.
Your MID to GUA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Guatemala City (and then seeing more of Guatemala!) is easy with TAG Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is TAG Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MID and GUA include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport
Flores Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Merida Airport (MID) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight is £123. A return ticket is currently £218. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MID to GUA.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MID to GUA.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Merida Airport (MID)
Merida Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart MID arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Merida Airport from central Merida, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MID? If you're boarding an early flight from Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
If you're landing on a late Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near GUA:
Grab a Guatemala City Airport rental car and discover Guatemala City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Merida Airport to Guatemala City Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Guatemala City. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Merida 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.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MID to GUA in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've visited Guatemala City, now it's time to discover more of Guatemala. Travel about 11 kms (7 miles) west to Mixco to check off its leading sights. From Las Guacamayas Ecological Park to Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Villa Nueva is another standout 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.
