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Nearest Airport to El Palmar: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to El Palmar is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 113 km away.

Closest airport RER Retalhuleu Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car
Closest international GUA La Aurora International Airport 113 km · 70 mi · ~2 h 01 min by car

Airports near El Palmar

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    Retalhuleu Airport Flag of GuatemalaRetalhuleu, Guatemala · Regional Airports in Guatemala
    RER 19 km12 mi · ~21 min
  2. 2
    Quezaltenango Airport Flag of GuatemalaQuezaltenango, Guatemala · Airfield Airports in Guatemala
    AAZ 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
  3. 3
    Huehuetenango Airport Flag of GuatemalaHuehuetenango, Guatemala · Airfield Airports in Guatemala
    HUG 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  4. 4
    Tapachula International Airport Flag of MexicoTapachula, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TAP 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  5. 5
    San José Airport Flag of GuatemalaPuerto San José, Guatemala · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Guatemala
    GSJ 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  6. 6
    La Aurora International Airport Flag of GuatemalaGuatemala City, Guatemala · International Airports in Guatemala Meet & Greet →
    GUA 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  7. 7
    Coban Airport Flag of GuatemalaCoban, Guatemala · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Guatemala
    CBV 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  8. 8
    Rubelsanto Airport Flag of GuatemalaRubelsanto, Guatemala · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Guatemala
    RUV 192 km120 mi · ~3 h 26 min
  9. 9
    Angel Albino Corzo International Airport Flag of MexicoTuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    TGZ 263 km163 mi · ~4 h 42 min
  10. 10
    Ilopango International Airport Flag of El SalvadorSan Salvador, El Salvador · Regional Airports in El Salvador
    ILS 285 km177 mi · ~5 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of El Palmar; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to El Palmar?

The nearest airport to El Palmar is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 113 km away.

Which international airport is closest to El Palmar?

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is 113 km from El Palmar in a straight line — roughly 2 h 01 min by car.

What other airports are near El Palmar?

Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) — 25 km, Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) — 74 km and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) — 87 km.

How long does it take to get from El Palmar to Retalhuleu Airport?

About 21 min by car for the 19 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.