Private Transport - between Guatemala City Airport and Panajachel
Overview
4 hours
Mobile ticket
We provide you a private taxi transfer between La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, and Panajachel at Lake Atitlan, at your custom departure time. Your driver will await you in the airport's Cafe Baretto for those going to Panajachel. Please specify a pickup address for those traveling FROM Panajachel to the airport. Anticipate 4 hours travel time (although its usually a bit shorter).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Car seats are not legally required in Guatemala. If you are traveling with a child, please bring your own child safety seat or have your child sit on your lap.
What To Expect
Please exit the customs hall and go to your right side. Before exiting the airport building, there is a small cafe called "Cafe Baretto". Exit the building and your driver will be waiting for you with a sign outside. This transfer price is valid for up to two passengers. Please provide us with your arriving flight information. We are not responsible for transfer delays resulting from traffic, accidents, bad weather, or other circumstances out of our control. Please plan your trip accordingly. We send a small vehicle - think compact car or sedan. If you require a larger vehicle for comfort or baggage, please contact us. Santa Catarina Palopo and San Antonio Palopo drop offs require an additional charge for distance/time. (think Tzampoc/Casa Palopo)
Options
Panajachel to Airport
Panajachel TO Airport Pickup included
Airport to Panajachel
Airport TO Panajachel Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bathroom stops as needed. All other stops/waiting time to be requested in advance for a charge.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ruben was extremely...
Tenisha c,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ruben was extremely efficient. He picked us up on time and got us to our destination early and safely. He played great music and kept us feeling safe at all times
Stress free. Absolutely worth it.
Ivan M,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely punctual and had great communication with the owner the entire time. We used this company twice in our trip and were never let down. Driver was very professional and offered to stop or stopped when we needed him to. Worth paying a bit extra to have a stress free and trustworthy ride between cities.
Relaxing way to get to Atitlan
Andrew G,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I communicated all my logistics via WhatsApp a few days prior to the journey. The exit from Aurora is a bit chaotic as there are a lot of drivers, vendors etc, but my driver was able to find me, my flight had also landed 45min early. My driver was super friendly and we bonded quite a lot. I speak pretty good Spanish and was able to chat with him and get local recommendations for things in Atitlan. It was door to door service and I got dropped off at my hotel. Also we stopped for a bathroom break and food too, and he was very mindful in offering and being flexible. I’d highly recommend.
Transfer Panajachel to Guatemala City hotel.
Dolores M,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jose our driver was lovely polite accommodating and while did not speak English we were able to communicate. He arrived on time w new clean roomy VW. Opened doors, handled baggage asked if we needed to stop for lunch or BR. SAFE driving in challenging traffic and winding roads!! Highly recommend 5/5!
Great Experience
Pavel B,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience using Due South for 3 private transfers to Atitlan, Antigua and the airport. The drivers were all friendly, came early and easy to communicate with on Whatsapp for pickup. Would use again!
Easy ride, great service.
749leidya,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy to find the driver upon arrival. The trip took almost 4 hours with a little traffic but the driver was safe and professional, car was clean. Would recommend as a great alternative to taking the tour bus shuttles. The company was responsive over whatsapp and in touch with me until we exited the airport.
Gustavo was really...
Megan B,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gustavo was really nice and attentive. He answered all our questions and even allowed us to make stops to withdraw money. Experience 10/10
Great experience. Had a...
Joscelyne G,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Had a wonderful driver who was waiting for us at the airport and got to Lake Atitlan on time!
Great experience!
Luileadny N,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gustavo our driver was amazing . He was very puntual, friendly and informative . Made sure to check if we needed a bathroom or snack break since our drive was about 3 hours and a half
Almost great
Vanessa S,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00My sister gets car sick easily so we needed a private car to get from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán. Enio was an excellent driver and he sweetly shared his snacks with us. His car could have used new shock absorbers but that was ok and he put the air conditioning on for the whole time, which was so great. But when we got to the docks, our driver took us to the only captain at that dock and we were told we had to pay Q100 for the two of us just to get to the public dock, which was only about 5 minutes away. When we told the tour company that we weren’t happy to be dropped off at a private dock, they said we CHOSE the private boat by accident. I asked the right questions and made the only choice I could with the info I was given. Still, the most important part was a good driver in a comfortable car, and Enio did provide us with those things.
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