Gate-side pharmacy stop near Central Terminal security
Farmacia Meykos sits past security in La Aurora’s Central area, handy if you realize at the last minute that you forgot medication or toiletries. It’s a standard Guatemalan pharmacy, not a duty-free shop, so you’ll see local brands alongside international names. Expect airport pricing, but still less than some US pharmacies for basics like paracetamol and ibuprofen.
Hours typically run from early morning departures through the last evening flights, roughly 05:00 to 21:00, though closing can track the day’s schedule. You’ll find over-the-counter pain relievers, cold medicine, bandages, basic first-aid supplies, plus personal care items like toothpaste and deodorant. Prescription filling is hit-or-miss for foreign travelers unless you already know the generic name used in Guatemala.
The shop is compact, closer to a small neighborhood farmacia than a big-box chain. Expect one or two staff on duty, so if a few passengers line up before a 07:00 departure bank, you can wait 5–10 minutes. Cashier accepts quetzales and usually standard credit cards; have a backup card if your bank sometimes flags foreign charges from Guatemala City.
Watch the shelf dates on items like sunscreen and cough syrup; stock turns more slowly here than at big city branches because only Central and North terminal passengers pass by. If you’re buying something you don’t recognize, ask the pharmacist to confirm dosage in milligrams rather than relying on brand names that differ from US or Europe.
Quick tip: take a clear photo of your home prescription label before traveling; show it at Farmacia Meykos so staff can match the active ingredient and strength more reliably while you’re in GUA’s Central terminal.