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Lake Atitlán to Tikal by private flight

Skip the 11–12 hour drive. Fly direct from Lake Atitlán to Mundo Maya (Tikal) in about 1 hour 15 minutes by Cessna or 1 hour 30 by helicopter, and land at the airport or at your hotel. From $3,500 by Cessna 206 or $5,500 by helicopter.

Direct from the lake 1 h 15 – 1 h 30 Up to 5 passengers Helicopter or airplane

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1 h 15 – 1 h 30

Instead of 11–12 hours by road

Land at your hotel

Maya Internacional or Las Lagunas

Per aircraft

The whole aircraft is yours

Flights 7 AM – 2 PM

Book 5+ days ahead online

Routes and prices

Fly from Lake Atitlán to Tikal

One-way prices per aircraft, with landing fees included. Ending your trip at the lake? This is the fastest way to add Tikal without going back through Guatemala City.

Main route

Lake Atitlán → Tikal

Fly straight from the lake to Mundo Maya (Tikal), with no stop in Guatemala City. Helicopters depart from Casa Palopó or Hotel Atitlán. The Cessna 206 departs from the Santiago Atitlán airfield, with the boat from your hotel and the shuttle to your hotel in Flores included.

About 1 h 30 by helicopter About 1 h 15 by Cessna Departures 7 AM – 2 PM

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$5,500 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$7,500 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$3,500 Book

Not at the lake? Fly to Tikal from

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Guatemala City → Tikal

Helicopter from the city helipad, or Cessna 206 from La Aurora · shuttle from your city hotel included

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$4,750 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$6,500 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$2,350 Book

Also available

Antigua → Tikal

Helicopter only, from Casa Santo Domingo or Villa Bokeh · shuttle from your Antigua hotel included

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$5,000 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$6,750 Book

Robinson 66 up to 650 lbs, Airbus H125 and Cessna 206 up to 900 lbs (passengers + luggage). Flying back? See the return flights below.

Return flights

Fly back from Tikal

Heading back to the lake, or on to Guatemala City for your international flight? Book the return one way. Helicopters can collect you at Mundo Maya Airport, Hotel Maya Internacional or Las Lagunas (hotel guests).

Back to the lake

Tikal → Lake Atitlán

Land at Casa Palopó or Hotel Atitlán, or by Cessna at the Santiago Atitlán airfield with the boat to your hotel included · about 1 h 30 by helicopter, 1 h 15 by Cessna

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$5,500 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$7,500 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$3,500 Book

To the city

Tikal → Guatemala City

Helicopter to the city helipad, or Cessna to the private hangar at La Aurora · ground transfer to your hotel or the airport included

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$4,750 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$6,500 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$2,350 Book

Where you land

Landing spots near Tikal

Helicopters can land at the airport or at two hotels near Flores. The Cessna 206 lands at Mundo Maya Airport.

Helicopter & Cessna

Mundo Maya International Airport

The airport serving Flores and Tikal. The Cessna always lands here, and on flights from the lake the shuttle to your hotel in Flores is included. Tikal is about an hour's drive.

Open to all passengers

Hotel Maya Internacional

On the shore of Lake Petén Itzá, with views of the island town of Flores. Helicopters can land here whether or not you stay at the hotel.

Hotel guests only

Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel

A luxury boutique hotel on a private nature reserve near Flores, with suites built over the lagoon. A favourite for honeymoons, so book early.

Tikal from the air and on the ground

Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel

Need a hotel, or a guided tour of the ruins? Our partner Sparks Travel can arrange your stay and your Tikal visit.

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Getting from Lake Atitlán to Tikal

Mundo Maya Airport is 488–590 km from Lake Atitlán by road, depending on the route.

Helicopter

About 1 h 30

From $5,500 per aircraft

Direct from Casa Palopó or Hotel Atitlán · land at the airport or your hotel · up to 5 passengers

Cessna 206

About 1 h 15

$3,500 per aircraft

From the Santiago Atitlán airfield · boat and Flores hotel shuttle included · up to 4 passengers

Drive + airline flight

5–6 hours

Per person

About 3 hours by road to Guatemala City, then a 1-hour flight to Flores, plus airport time

Private car

11–12 hours

Per vehicle

Via Guatemala City and the Atlantic highway, or via Cobán (shorter, but slower roads)

Why Tikal

The great Maya city in the jungle

Temples above the canopy

Climb Temple IV for the classic view of the temple tops rising out of the rainforest.

A UNESCO World Heritage site

Tikal National Park has been on the list since 1979, protecting both the ruins and the rainforest around them.

Wildlife

Howler and spider monkeys, toucans and hundreds of bird species live among the ruins.

Plan your trip

From the lake to the ruins

Fly in the morning

Take off from the lake between 7 AM and 2 PM. An early flight leaves you the afternoon at the ruins or by Lake Petén Itzá.

Land near Flores

Land at Mundo Maya Airport or at your hotel. From there, Tikal is about an hour's drive.

Stay the night

Most travellers spend a night or two in Flores to see Tikal at sunrise, then fly back to the lake or the city.

FAQ

Lake Atitlán to Tikal questions

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

How long is the flight from Lake Atitlán to Tikal?

About 1 hour 15 minutes by Cessna 206 and about 1 hour 30 minutes by helicopter, compared with 11–12 hours by road.

Do we have to go through Guatemala City?

No. The flight goes direct from Lake Atitlán to Mundo Maya (Tikal).

Where do we depart from at the lake?

Helicopters depart from Casa Palopó or Hotel Atitlán. The Cessna 206 departs from the Santiago Atitlán airfield, and the boat from your hotel is included.

Where do we land?

Helicopters land at Mundo Maya Airport, Hotel Maya Internacional (open to everyone) or Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel (hotel guests only). The Cessna 206 lands at Mundo Maya Airport, and the shuttle to your hotel in Flores is included.

How far is Tikal from where we land?

Tikal National Park is about an hour by road from the airport and the hotels near Flores. Sparks Travel can arrange the transfer and a guided tour.

Can we fly back from Tikal?

Yes. Book the return one way: Tikal to Lake Atitlán or Tikal to Guatemala City, by helicopter or airplane, at the same prices as the flights there.

Is the price per person?

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

Can we fly from Guatemala City or Antigua instead?

Yes. We also fly to Tikal from Guatemala City (helicopter or airplane) and from Antigua (helicopter).

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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