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How to get fromLima to Quetzaltenangoby plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Quetzaltenango by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane LIM - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle bus
    9h 48m
    $296–659

  2. Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane LIM - TAP
    2. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xelashuttle bus
    15h 22m
    $356–1,073

  3. Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane LIM - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Tunco to Panajachelshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    12h 37m
    $515–1,059

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,499 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the taxi to Lima-Airport-LIM airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Terminal de Autobuses, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango Xela. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lima-Airport-LIM airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport (TAP), drive to Border Tecún Umán, then take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango/Xela.

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