Mundo Maya International Airport, Guatemala's second-busiest airport by traffic, serves the lakeside city of Flores in Petén department, a few kilometers from the city center.
It is the most convenient access point to Tikal, the famous Maya archaeological site UNESCO heritage site immersed in the jungle.
How to get to Mundo Maya International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to FRS
Parking near Mundo Maya International Airport
A compact parking facility is available in front of the terminal.
Parking costs are generally affordable.
How to get to Flores from FRS
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Mundo Maya International Airport
Major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, useful for reaching Tikal and other Mayan sites in the region.
License, passport, and credit card are simply required.
Hotels near Mundo Maya International Airport
Flores Island
5-10 minutes by taxi or tuk-tuk from the airport to the road linking Santa Elena to Flores.
Best for: For those visiting Tikal and the Petén who want the island's colonial houses, lake and restaurants within walking distance.
- Walkable island on Lake Petén Itzá, with colourful houses and restaurants along the lakefront
- The most convenient starting point for organised day trips to Tikal, about an hour's drive away
- Narrow lanes: at some hotels luggage has to be carried on foot from the last stretch cars can reach
- During the middle of the day the island fills up with groups passing through on their way to Tikal
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Casa Amelia On the island of Flores, with lake views and a free airport shuttle on request from 6 to 20; two minutes' walk from the Church of the Virgen del Remedio. View availability
- Ramada by Wyndham Tikal Isla de Flores 52 rooms across four floors with two pools, opened in 2014 as Guatemala's first Ramada; on the island, under an hour from Tikal and the ruins of Yaxhá. View availability
Santa Elena, around the airport
A few minutes' walk or drive from the terminal, on the side of Santa Elena opposite the road to Flores.
Best for: Short layovers or early-morning departures, for staying a step from the terminal without having to cross over to Flores.
- No need to take the road to Flores: convenient for anyone who just needs to sleep between two flights
- Apartments with their own kitchen, useful for longer stays near the airport
- None of the atmosphere of Flores island: Santa Elena is a transit hub, not a tourist destination
- Few restaurants nearby besides the ones at the airport itself
San Andrés, on the opposite shore of the lake
About 25 minutes by car from the airport to the property's jetty, with the final stretch by boat across Lake Petén Itzá.
Best for: For those seeking a secluded lakeside resort, away from the tourist traffic of Flores, with a spa and pool.
- Guatemala's first property to join the Cayuga Collection, with a spa, sauna and lakefront pool
- Secluded location amid greenery, far from the tourist-group traffic of Flores
- An organised transfer booked in advance is always needed: there are no passing taxis on this shore of the lake
- Further from Tikal and the other ruins than the hotels on Flores
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact, Guatemala's second hub due to strong Tikal tourism appeal.
Those flying out should allow 2 hours advance time.
Map of Mundo Maya International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it safe to visit Tikal from Flores?
Yes, the tourist route to Tikal is generally calm and regularly used by international visitors, unlike some outlying areas of the capital: still move around with official taxis or organized shuttles, as for any trip within Guatemala.
Q. Why is Flores called a lake city?
The colonial historic center sits on a small island in Lake Petén Itzá, connected to the mainland by a causeway, with a picturesque atmosphere much appreciated by visitors.
Q. Is Flores Guatemala's second airport?
Yes, by passenger numbers, thanks to Tikal's strong tourist appeal, despite still modest size and facilities compared to the capital.
Q. Is it worth watching the sunrise at Tikal?
Yes, many visitors stay overnight near the site for a sunrise tour, when the jungle awakens with the sounds of howler monkeys and tropical birds above the temples.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
