There are 6 ways to get from El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane SAL - GUA
2h 15m$205–535Bus via Estanzuela
cheapest- Take the bus from San Salvador to Las Chinamasbus 406
- Take the bus from Frontera Valle Nuevo to Condado Concepciónbus San Salvador / ...
5h 16m$24–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Salvador to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)226.3 km
3h 28mDrive 226.3 km
- Drive from San Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)car 226.3 km
3h 28m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 – Terminal San Carlos / ...
6h 30m$27–36Bus #2
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus San Salvador
7h$26–36
Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA) is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA) is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $200 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA). However, there are services departing from San Salvador and arriving at Fuerza Aerea via Frontera Valle Nuevo and Montufar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between El Salvador and Guatemala City Airport (GUA) is 251 km. The road distance is 226.3 km.
The best way to get from El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA) without a car is to bus via Estanzuela which takes 5h 16m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA), including transfers.
El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA) bus services, operated by El Salvador Local Buses, depart from San Salvador station.
The best way to get from El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA) is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Estanzuela, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 16m.
El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA) bus services, operated by El Salvador Local Buses, arrive at Las Chinamas station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA) is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from El Salvador to Guatemala City Airport (GUA).
What companies run services between El Salvador and Guatemala City Airport (GUA), Guatemala?
TAG Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Salvador to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA via Las Chinamas, Frontera Valle Nuevo, Condado Concepción, Montufar, and Fuerza Aerea in around 5h 16m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Cuscatlán International Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Website
- tag.com.gt
Flights from Cuscatlán International Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–190
Bus from San Salvador to Las Chinamas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- centrocoasting.com
Bus from Frontera Valle Nuevo to Condado Concepción
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $7–11
Bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $20–28
- Phone
- +52 962 625 2435
- info@ticabus.com
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Tica Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Salvador to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
There are 565+ hotels available in Guatemala City Airport (GUA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between El Salvador and Guatemala City Airport (GUA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.