Travelling from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is seven hours ahead of Guatemala City and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your GUA to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between GUA and MAD include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
$602 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Madrid Airport flight. A return flight starts at $915. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GUA to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Guatemala City Airport to Madrid Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GUA to MAD.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Guatemala City Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from GUA make it to their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.
Central Guatemala City to Guatemala City Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GUA? If you're catching an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late Guatemala City Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Madrid Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Madrid Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Madrid in March.
Before locking in your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Madrid Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GUA to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.