By air

Guatemala's national airlines are Grupo Taca (TA) and Mayan World Airlines (EY). American Airlines operates daily flights to Guatemala via Miami or Dallas. Other airlines serving Guatemala include Aeroméxico, Aerovias, Continental Airlines, Copa Iberia Airlines (one flight a week from London via Madrid), KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.

The airport of the capital Guatemala City (GUA) is located 6km (4 miles) south of the city. A bus to the city runs every 25 minutes (journey time – 45 minutes). Taxi services to Guatemala City are available (journey time – 20 minutes). Car rental at the aiport. Departure tax US$30.