Direct flights from La Aurora International Airport

General Information About La Aurora International Airport

La Aurora International Airport, which lies approximately four miles south of Guatemala City center, is one of the busiest airports in Central America. Owned and managed by Guatemala's Ministry of Communications and Directorate of Civil Aviation, this important hub serves air transport needs across Central America.

At present, it serves a combined public, general aviation, and military airport that offers international connections to Mexico, United States, Havana Cuba and Spain. Furthermore, significant expansion and modernization efforts are ongoing at this airport.

Passengers arriving at La Aurora have access to two concourses at its terminal - one in the north with 15 gates, and another central one primarily used by larger aircraft. Each has access to various amenities such as banks, post offices, bureau of change services, restaurants and duty free shops within its borders.

Cargo Operations at the Airport COMBEX-IM and DHL provide cargo services at the airport under a 15 year concession, handling approximately 22,000 tons annually of import/export cargo.

Siemens I&S has won a contract to install a baggage screening and handling system at an airport, capable of screening 100% of bags entering or leaving at a rate of 2,000 bags per hour.

An X-ray machine can be used to inspect checked luggage and its contents for explosives, biological agents and chemical substances.

Ground Handling Services at an Airport

An array of ground handling companies operate within an airport, offering customs clearance and security services such as those provided by some. Examples are: