Private flights from Quetzaltenango (Xela) to Puerto Barrios
Puerto Barrios Airport serves Caribbean Coast — 5 min to port / 15 min to Livingston ferry. Fly direct from Quetzaltenango (Xela) in 97 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.
What you fly in for
1 to 3 days in Caribbean Coast
Land at PBR and make every minute count.
Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
- Morning
Land at Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR). 5 min to port / 15 min to Livingston ferry. Drop your bags and get oriented.
- Afternoon
Livingston — Caribbean Guatemala — the signature experience of the zone.
- Evening
Dinner in Puerto Barrios; an early night before a full day tomorrow.
Day 2 — The main event
- Morning
Lake Izabal — Guatemala's Caribbean Lake — best done before midday heat.
- Midday
Private Navigation — Guatemalan Caribbean
- Afternoon
Offshore Sportfishing — Caribbean Guatemala to swim, hike or simply unwind.
Day 3 — One more, then fly out
- Morning
Private River Tours — Río Dulce from Puerto Barrios before you pack up.
- Afternoon
Return charter from PBR on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.
Flying private from Quetzaltenango (Xela) to Puerto Barrios
Why fly private from Quetzaltenango (Xela) to Puerto Barrios?
The Quetzaltenango (Xela)–Puerto Barrios corridor connects Quetzaltenango Airport (AAZ) with Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR). 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.
Quetzaltenango Airport (AAZ) — departure
Quetzaltenango Airport sits in Highland Coffee — Quetzaltenango, 10 min to city center / 40 min to Santa María Volcano. The runway is 1830m of asphalt and the airport operates 6am-6pm.
Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) — arrival
Puerto Barrios Airport serves Caribbean Coast. 5 min to port / 15 min to Livingston ferry. The runway is 1524m of asphalt, and the airport operates 7am-5pm.
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.
Quetzaltenango (Xela) to Puerto Barrios — frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Quetzaltenango (Xela) to Puerto Barrios?
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 Quetzaltenango (Xela) to Puerto Barrios 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 AAZ and PBR, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.
How do I book Quetzaltenango (Xela) to Puerto Barrios?
Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +1 786 982 6354 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.
Attractions near Puerto Barrios
Livingston — Caribbean Guatemala
Culture & Caribbean
Lake Izabal — Guatemala's Caribbean Lake
Nature & Water
Private Navigation — Guatemalan Caribbean
Sailing & Adventure
Offshore Sportfishing — Caribbean Guatemala
Sport & Adventure
Private River Tours — Río Dulce from Puerto Barrios
River & Nature