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Helicopter to Retalhuleu and the IRTRA parks

Skip the 3–4 hour drive to Xetulul, Xocomil and the Hostales del IRTRA. Fly from Guatemala City in about 45 minutes. From $1,500 by Cessna 206 or $2,750 by helicopter.

About 45 min from Guatemala City Helicopter or airplane Up to 5 passengers Flights until 2:00 PM

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About 45 min

Instead of 3–4 hours by road

Land at IRTRA

Or the Retalhuleu airport

Per aircraft

Always private, never shared

Flights until 2:00 PM

Book 5+ days ahead online

Routes and prices

Fly to Retalhuleu

One-way prices per aircraft, with landing fees included. Flying back? See the return flights below.

Aerial view of the cathedral and central park of Retalhuleu, Guatemala

Main route

Guatemala City → Retalhuleu

Helicopters land at IRTRA, next to the parks and the Hostales, or at the Retalhuleu airport. The Cessna 206 lands at the Retalhuleu airport. Shuttle from your city hotel or the airport to the helipad or hangar included.

About 45 min Departures until 2:00 PM Landing fees included

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$2,750 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$3,500 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$1,500 Book

Starting in Antigua or Lake Atitlán?

Online booking is from Guatemala City for now. Ask us and we'll quote a flight from Antigua or the lake.

Ask for a quote

Robinson 66 up to 650 lbs, Airbus H125 and Cessna 206 up to 900 lbs (passengers + luggage). Flight times are estimates and depend on weight and weather.

Where you land

Landing spots in Retalhuleu

Fly straight to the IRTRA parks by helicopter, or land at the Retalhuleu airport by helicopter or airplane.

Helicopter lands here

IRTRA Retalhuleu

Land next to Xetulul, Xocomil and the Hostales del IRTRA hotels, and start your day at the parks without the drive. Landing fee included.

Retalhuleu airport

The airport is in Retalhuleu town. By airplane, it's about 20 minutes by road to the IRTRA parks. Ground transport from the airport isn't included yet. Landing fee included.

Need a room at the Hostales, park tickets or a car from the airport? Our partner Sparks Travel can arrange it.

Flying back

Return flights from Retalhuleu

Book the return one way, at the same price as the flight out.

To the city

Retalhuleu → Guatemala City

Helicopter from IRTRA or the Retalhuleu airport, or Cessna from the airport · shuttle to your city hotel or the airport included

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$2,750 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$3,500 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$1,500 Book

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Getting to IRTRA Retalhuleu from Guatemala City

IRTRA is about 180 km from the city on the CA-2 Pacific highway, through Escuintla and Mazatenango.

Helicopter

About 45 min

From $2,750 per aircraft

Lands at IRTRA or the airport · up to 5 passengers

Cessna 206

About 45 min

$1,500 per aircraft

Lands at the Retalhuleu airport · up to 4 passengers

Private car or shuttle

3–4 hours

Per vehicle or per person

CA-2 west through Escuintla; heavy truck traffic on weekends and holidays

Need ground transport instead? Sparks Travel can arrange a private car.

Why Retalhuleu

Guatemala's favourite family getaway

Xetulul theme park

Rides and replica plazas from Guatemala, Europe and the Maya world, all in one park.

Xocomil water park

Slides, wave pools and lazy rivers with views of the Santa María and Santiaguito volcanoes.

Hostales del IRTRA

Resort hotels next to the parks, so the whole family stays, swims and plays in one place.

FAQ

Retalhuleu flight questions

Something else? Contact us and your flight concierge will reply the same day.

How long is the flight to Retalhuleu?

About 45 minutes from Guatemala City by helicopter or airplane, compared with 3–4 hours by road.

Can the helicopter land at IRTRA?

Yes. Helicopters land at IRTRA, next to Xetulul, Xocomil and the Hostales del IRTRA, or at the Retalhuleu airport. The Cessna 206 lands at the airport, about 20 minutes by road from IRTRA.

Is the price per person?

No — prices are per aircraft, one way, and every flight is private. Up to 3 passengers in the Robinson 66, 4 in the Cessna 206 and 5 in the Airbus H125.

What time can we fly?

Flights to and from Retalhuleu operate until 2:00 PM.

Can we fly back from Retalhuleu?

Yes. Book the return one way to Guatemala City, at the same price as the flight out.

Can we fly from Antigua or Lake Atitlán?

Online booking is from Guatemala City for now. Contact us and we will quote a flight from Antigua or Lake Atitlán.

Can you book the Hostales or the park tickets?

Our partner Sparks Travel can arrange your stay at the Hostales del IRTRA, park tickets and ground transport.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If it isn't safe to fly, you can reschedule or get a full refund.

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