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 83 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.
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
- Morning
Land at Quetzaltenango Airport (AAZ). 10 min to city center / 40 min to Santa María Volcano. Drop your bags and get oriented.
- Afternoon
Fuentes Georginas — the signature experience of the zone.
- Evening
Dinner in Quetzaltenango (Xela); an early night before a full day tomorrow.
Day 2 — The main event
- Morning
Santa María Volcano — best done before midday heat.
- Midday
Premium Summit — Volcán Santa María
- Afternoon
Private Cultural Tour — Quetzaltenango to swim, hike or simply unwind.
Day 3 — One more, then fly out
- Morning
High-Altitude Coffee Experiences before you pack up.
- Afternoon
Return charter from AAZ on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.
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 83 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.
The whole aircraft is $2,785 — 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 $557 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.
Flores / Santa Elena to Quetzaltenango (Xela) — frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Flores / Santa Elena to Quetzaltenango (Xela)?
About 83 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?
$2,785 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $557 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 +1 786 982 6354 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.
Attractions near Quetzaltenango (Xela)
Fuentes Georginas
Thermal Springs & Nature
Santa María Volcano
Volcano & Trekking
Premium Summit — Volcán Santa María
Volcano & Adventure
Private Cultural Tour — Quetzaltenango
Culture & Heritage
High-Altitude Coffee Experiences
Coffee & Culture