Private flights from Puerto Barrios to Quetzaltenango (Xela)
Quetzaltenango Airport serves Highland Coffee — 10 min to city center / 40 min to Santa María Volcano. Fly direct from Puerto Barrios in 97 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 Puerto Barrios to Quetzaltenango (Xela)
Why fly private from Puerto Barrios to Quetzaltenango (Xela)?
The Puerto Barrios–Quetzaltenango (Xela) corridor connects Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) with Quetzaltenango Airport (AAZ). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 97 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.
The whole aircraft is $2,915 — 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 $583 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.
Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) — departure
Puerto Barrios Airport sits in Caribbean Coast — Izabal, 5 min to port / 15 min to Livingston ferry. The runway is 1524m of asphalt and the airport operates 7am-5pm.
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.
Puerto Barrios to Quetzaltenango (Xela) — frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Puerto Barrios to Quetzaltenango (Xela)?
About 97 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 Puerto Barrios to Quetzaltenango (Xela) cost?
$2,915 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $583 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 PBR and AAZ, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.
How do I book Puerto Barrios 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