Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Airport Transfer, Sanitized

Summary

Private ride from Guatemala City airport to Antigua with safe local driver and flexible pickup

You’ll meet your driver right outside Guatemala City airport—look for your name on a sign—then settle into a private van for the drive to Antigua. Your bags are sanitized before loading and there’s plenty of hand gel onboard. With flexible pickup and flight tracking included, you can relax as you watch city lights fade into mountain views.

What’s the experience like?

Someone was holding a sign with my name — not the usual scribble, but actually spelled right, which made me laugh after that long flight. I spotted our driver just outside the Guatemala City airport exit, standing quietly in his mask and face shield. He didn’t rush us or wave us over, just waited while I tried to wrangle my suitcase (the wheels never work right on those tiles). There was this faint lemony smell when he opened the van door — turns out he’d just finished wiping down the seats and handles again, even though it already looked spotless.

I asked if traffic would be bad on the way to Antigua and he shrugged, “Depende del día,” then grinned under his mask. The drive is about an hour if you’re lucky with traffic, maybe more if it’s late afternoon. He tracked our flight online so we didn’t have to worry about delays — I sent him the info before leaving home. The van had cold AC (thank god), big reclinable seats, and hand sanitizer everywhere. He even sprayed my bag before loading it up — I guess luggage gets handled by half the airport staff. It felt weirdly reassuring watching him do it; I didn’t expect to care about that detail but I did.

He offered to sanitize our shoes too (I passed — sandals), then handed me a little bottle of gel for good measure. We talked a bit about Antigua’s weather (“sometimes sun, sometimes rain — always volcanoes”), then fell into a comfortable silence as we left the city sprawl behind. The highway is smooth but you still get those quick glimpses of green hills and bright buses flying past. At one point he pointed out a roadside stand selling chicharrones — said they’re best after rainstorms for some reason. I still think about that view coming around the last bend into Antigua, tired but oddly calm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private transfer from airport to Antigua

• Meet driver at passenger exit
• Driver holds sign with your name
• Sanitize luggage before loading
• Board sanitized private vehicle
• Travel 1 hour to Antigua

Top questions

How long is the drive from Guatemala City airport to Antigua?

The drive usually takes about 1 hour depending on traffic conditions.

Is this transfer private or shared with other travelers?

This is a private transfer—no sharing with other passengers.

Will someone meet me at arrivals in the airport?

Yes, your driver will wait for you outside the passenger exit holding a sign with your name or preferred text.

Are vehicles cleaned or sanitized before each trip?

Yes, every vehicle is sanitized before each service; drivers can also disinfect contact areas again in front of you if requested.

Does the driver track my flight in case of delays?

Yes, all flights are tracked online so your pickup adjusts for any delays.

Is there air conditioning in the vehicle?

Yes, all vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and reclinable seats.

Can infants or children travel on this transfer?

Yes, specialized infant seats are available and children must be accompanied by an adult.

What about luggage—is there a limit?

You can bring one suitcase and one carry-on per traveler; oversized items may need prior confirmation.

What’s included

Your transfer includes private pickup at Guatemala City airport with flexible timing based on your flight arrival, transport in an air-conditioned minivan just for your group (no sharing), all taxes and fees covered, luggage sanitization before loading, onboard hand sanitizer at all times, GPS-monitored vehicles for safety, and experienced local drivers who handle everything from start to finish—even offering infant seats if you need them.