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Nearest Airport to Quetzaltenango: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Quetzaltenango is Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ), about 3.8 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 110 km away.

Closest airport AAZ Quezaltenango Airport 3.8 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international GUA La Aurora International Airport 110 km · 68 mi · ~1 h 58 min by car

Airports near Quetzaltenango

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    Quezaltenango Airport Flag of GuatemalaQuezaltenango, Guatemala · Airfield Airports in Guatemala
    AAZ 3.8 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Retalhuleu Airport Flag of GuatemalaRetalhuleu, Guatemala · Regional Airports in Guatemala
    RER 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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    Huehuetenango Airport Flag of GuatemalaHuehuetenango, Guatemala · Airfield Airports in Guatemala
    HUG 54 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Tapachula International Airport Flag of MexicoTapachula, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TAP 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
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    La Aurora International Airport Flag of GuatemalaGuatemala City, Guatemala · International Airports in Guatemala Meet & Greet →
    GUA 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  6. 6
    San José Airport Flag of GuatemalaPuerto San José, Guatemala · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Guatemala
    GSJ 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
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    Coban Airport Flag of GuatemalaCoban, Guatemala · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Guatemala
    CBV 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Rubelsanto Airport Flag of GuatemalaRubelsanto, Guatemala · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Guatemala
    RUV 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
  9. 9
    Angel Albino Corzo International Airport Flag of MexicoTuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    TGZ 251 km156 mi · ~4 h 29 min
  10. 10
    Terán Air Base Flag of MexicoTuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    MMTB 276 km172 mi · ~4 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Quetzaltenango?

The nearest airport to Quetzaltenango is Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ), about 3.8 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 110 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Quetzaltenango?

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is 110 km from Quetzaltenango in a straight line — roughly 1 h 58 min by car.

What other airports are near Quetzaltenango?

Retalhuleu Airport (RER) — 40 km, Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) — 54 km and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) — 92 km.

How long does it take to get from Quetzaltenango to Quezaltenango Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 3.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.