Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Birmingham.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BHM to GUA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHM and GUA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
BHM's address is 5900 Airport Highway.
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Guatemala City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BHM:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Birmingham Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you want to visit Guatemala City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHM to GUA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many places in Guatemala waiting to be explored once you've seen Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Guatemala, head for Villa Nueva, about 14 kilometers south-west of Guatemala City. Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park are key reasons to visit.