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Private flights from Flores / Santa Elena to Quetzaltenango (Xela)

Quetzaltenango Airport serves Highland Coffee — 10 min to city center / 40 min to Santa María Volcano. Fly direct from Flores / Santa Elena in 68 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.

Whole plane
$2,190
Per seat
≈ $438
Flight time
68 min
Capacity
Up to 5
Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala
Why Quetzaltenango (Xela)

What you fly in for

1 to 3 days in Highland Coffee

Land at AAZ and make every minute count.

Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
  1. Morning

    Land at Quetzaltenango Airport (AAZ). 10 min to city center / 40 min to Santa María Volcano. Drop your bags and get oriented.

  2. Afternoon

    Fuentes Georginas — the signature experience of the zone.

  3. Evening

    Dinner in Quetzaltenango (Xela); an early night before a full day tomorrow.

Day 2 — The main event
  1. Morning

    Santa María Volcano — best done before midday heat.

  2. Midday

    Premium Summit — Volcán Santa María or a relaxed lunch.

  3. Afternoon

    Private Cultural Tour — Quetzaltenango to swim, hike or simply unwind.

Day 3 — One more, then fly out
  1. Morning

    High-Altitude Coffee Experiences before you pack up.

  2. Afternoon

    Return charter from AAZ on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.

Private charter · Guatemala · $2,190

Flying private from Flores / Santa Elena to Quetzaltenango (Xela)

Why fly private from Flores / Santa Elena to Quetzaltenango (Xela)?

The Flores / Santa Elena–Quetzaltenango (Xela) corridor connects Flores Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) with Quetzaltenango Airport (AAZ). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 68 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.

The whole aircraft is $2,190 — that price already includes the round-trip positioning of the aircraft, FBO access at both ends, meet-and-greet coordination and all luggage handling. With 5 aboard that is about $438 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.

Flores Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) — departure

Flores Mundo Maya International Airport sits in Petén — Tikal, 30 min to Tikal / 10 min to Flores island. The runway is 2660m of asphalt and the airport operates 6am-8pm.

Quetzaltenango Airport (AAZ) — arrival

Quetzaltenango Airport serves Highland Coffee. 10 min to city center / 40 min to Santa María Volcano. The runway is 1830m of asphalt, and the airport operates 6am-6pm.

On arrival, AeroRide passengers clear the FBO in minutes — no baggage carousel, no commercial crowd. Ground transfers are arranged in advance through the same WhatsApp line.

FAQ

Flores / Santa Elena to Quetzaltenango (Xela) — frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Flores / Santa Elena to Quetzaltenango (Xela)?

About 68 min, direct. The private charter flies gate to gate with no connections — a fraction of the overland time.

How much does a private flight from Flores / Santa Elena to Quetzaltenango (Xela) cost?

$2,190 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $438 per person with 5 aboard. Includes the round-trip ferry from the base.

How many passengers can fly?

Up to 5 passengers with luggage. For larger groups we coordinate a second aircraft — ask on WhatsApp.

What does the price include?

The whole aircraft, the round-trip positioning ferry, FBO access at FRS and AAZ, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.

How do I book Flores / Santa Elena to Quetzaltenango (Xela)?

Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +506 8923 6116 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.

Stay and explore · Quetzaltenango (Xela)

Attractions near Quetzaltenango (Xela)

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Fuentes Georginas

Thermal Springs & Nature

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Santa María Volcano

Volcano & Trekking

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Premium Summit — Volcán Santa María

Volcano & Adventure

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Private Cultural Tour — Quetzaltenango

Culture & Heritage

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High-Altitude Coffee Experiences

Coffee & Culture

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