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Guatemala City La Aurora International Airport (GUA)

Location: The airport is situated four miles (6km) south of Guatemala City, and about 16 miles (25km) from Antigua.Time: Local time is GMT -6.Contacts: Tel: +502 (0)2 600311 or 3326084 or 3326085.Getting to the city: There is an airport shuttle bus, which meets most flights and drops off at the larger hotels. Bus 32 leaves for the centre every 30 minutes and buses leave regularly from Guatemala City to Antigua (journey time 1hr). Taxis are also available.Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National.Facilities: There are banks and bureaux de change, bars, shops and restaurants at the airport. Shopping at the airport is particularly good, with plenty of local crafts on offer. Other facilities include a post office and pharmacy, hotel reservations and tourist information kiosks.Departure Tax: US$3 (security tax).See full guide to Guatemala City Airport

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