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Antonio B Won Pat International Airport (GUM) Guide: Hagatna, Guam

Antonio B Won Pat International Airport is Guam’s main gateway and a Pacific connection point between Micronesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Hawaii, and the U.S. mainland. GUM is close to the resort strip, but travelers should plan for late-night arrivals, hotel shuttle arrangements, and island-style car dependence outside Tumon.

This guide is written for travelers who want the useful details first: the real airport name, where it sits, how much to budget for transport, what to expect in the terminal, where to search for flights, and which services to arrange before landing. Prices and routes are updated for June 2026 and should be treated as practical planning ranges rather than fixed promises.

Quick airport facts

Item	Details
Full airport name	Antonio B Won Pat International Airport
Short codes	GUM / PGUM
Also searched as	Guam International Airport, AB Won Pat Airport, GUM Airport, Guam Airport
City and country	Hagatna, Guam
Practical address	355 Chalan Pasaheru, Tamuning, Guam 96913; coordinates 13.485000, 144.797282.
Distance to city	About 5-7 km east of Hagatna and only a few minutes from Tumon and Tamuning hotels; resort transfers are often 10-20 minutes.
Updated	2026-06-15

Best for: Guam, Tumon resorts, Hagatna, Micronesia connections, U.S. military/family travel, Japan/Korea beach holidays, and Pacific island hops.
Main route logic: United Pacific network, Japan/Korea leisure routes, Manila, Honolulu, Saipan/Rota, Palau, and regional Micronesia.
Airport style: island hub with taxis, hotel shuttles, rental cars, food, shops, duty-free, ATMs, and U.S.-style security/immigration processes.
Planning rule: book a hotel shuttle, taxi, or rental car before landing; public bus is not the normal visitor airport plan.

Address and location

Use Antonio B Won Pat International Airport (GUM) for flight searches and Guam International Airport, AB Won Pat Airport, GUM Airport, Guam Airport as backup search wording in maps, hotel messages, and taxi conversations. The practical address is:

355 Chalan Pasaheru, Tamuning, Guam 96913; coordinates 13.485000, 144.797282.

About 5-7 km east of Hagatna and only a few minutes from Tumon and Tamuning hotels; resort transfers are often 10-20 minutes. For a serious itinerary, save the airport coordinates offline, download the city area in Google Maps or Organic Maps, and keep your hotel address in both English and the local language where possible.

How to get from the airport to the city

Option	Typical time	Approximate cost	Best use
Hotel shuttle or resort transfer	10-25 min	Often free or USD 10-30	✅ Best Tumon/Tamuning resort arrival.
Taxi to Tumon/Tamuning	10-20 min	Often USD 15-30	🚕 Best simple transfer.
Taxi to Hagatna	15-25 min	Often USD 20-40	🚕 Best capital-area transfer.
Rental car	10-60 min by island route	Varies by season	🚗 Best for beaches, bases, villages, and island touring.

Guam Airport points travelers to ground transportation, rental cars, and taxi options. Many visitors are close to the airport in Tumon, but a car or arranged ride is still the practical plan for beaches, bases, and village trips.

Transport tips

🧾 Confirm the fare before loading luggage, especially when there is no visible meter or posted rate.
📍 Save the exact hotel pin offline; airport drivers may know districts better than street names.
💵 Carry small local cash for the first transfer, baggage carts, snacks, or phone calls.
🌐 Install an eSIM before departure so you can message your driver immediately after landing.

Public transport and metro

Guam has no airport metro. Use hotel shuttle, taxi, ride arrangement, tour transfer, or rental car.

Where public transport exists, it is usually best for daylight arrivals with light luggage. For late flights, family travel, heavy bags, or first-time visits, a taxi, hotel transfer, or pre-booked private driver is usually worth the extra cost.

Taxi prices and transfer strategy

Taxi prices around airports are rarely as neat as an official table. Time of day, luggage, driver availability, fuel prices, and whether the destination is inside or outside the central city all matter. The ranges above are realistic planning budgets, but the best practice is simple: agree the fare before moving, keep your phone map open, and avoid changing money with random drivers.

For smoother arrival logistics:

🚕 Use official taxi ranks or a hotel-arranged driver where available.
🧳 Pre-book a transfer if you land late, carry equipment, or travel with children.
🚗 Compare rental cars before arrival with DiscoverCars if you need regional freedom.
🏨 Use Expedia to check hotels near the airport and in the city before choosing a transfer.

Airport facilities, shops, and restaurants

International airport with check-in, baggage, U.S. customs/immigration, cafes, restaurants/snacks, duty-free, retail, ATMs, rental cars, taxis, hotel transport, parking, and assistance services.
Late-night arrivals from Asia and Pacific islands can cluster, so hotel-shuttle instructions matter.
Driving is on the right and distances are short, but tropical rain and unfamiliar roads justify buying sensible insurance.
For Micronesia connections, keep weather and aircraft-rotation delays in mind.

The smart rule at GUM is to treat the terminal as a transfer point rather than as a shopping destination. Eat before arriving when possible, keep a refillable bottle where security rules allow, and bring a small power bank. If you have a long delay, an airport-area hotel or city hotel is usually more comfortable than waiting in the terminal.

Airlines and where the airport flies

Current route tools show Guam with roughly 15 nonstop destinations across about eight country/territory markets. Search Honolulu, Saipan, Rota, Koror/Palau, Manila, Seoul Incheon, Busan, Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai, Nagoya, Fukuoka where scheduled, Taipei, and other Japan/Korea seasonal links.

United Airlines is the anchor carrier for Guam’s Pacific network. Also compare Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T’way Air, Philippine Airlines, China Airlines/Taiwan links where scheduled, and seasonal Japanese or Korean leisure operators.

Cheap routes to check first

Guam to Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka: core North Asia fare checks.
Guam to Honolulu, Saipan, Rota, Palau, or Manila: key Pacific route searches.
GUM via Tokyo/Seoul/Manila/Honolulu: compare onward long-haul totals before booking.

Cheap airport strategy is different from simply sorting by lowest fare. Always compare the final cost after checked baggage, seat selection, payment fees, transfer costs, and missed-connection risk. A slightly more expensive flight into the correct airport can be cheaper than a low base fare that forces a long taxi ride or overnight hotel.

Where to buy flights and hotels

Start with broad searches, then verify the exact airport code before paying. This is especially important in cities with more than one airport or with airport transitions.

Need	Recommended booking link	Why it matters
Internet on arrival	🌐 Yesim eSIM	Install before flying so maps, airline apps, WhatsApp, and hotel messages work as soon as you land.
Flights and hotels	🏨 Expedia flights and stays	Useful for comparing nearby hotels, airport overnights, and onward tickets in one search.
Tours and transfers	🎟️ Viator tours and airport transfers	Best for guided city tours, day trips, private arrival transfers, and skip-the-line activities.
Rental cars	🚗 DiscoverCars	Compare local and international rental agencies before accepting a walk-up airport rate.
Travel medical insurance	🛡️ SafetyWing	Check coverage, exclusions, and country wording before travel, especially on complex itineraries.
Support this airport-guide project	🤝 Patreon: HEDONISMcloud	Helps keep airport guides updated with fares, route changes, and city transport notes.

eSIM, internet, insurance, and car rental

🌐 Internet: install Yesim eSIM before the flight. Airport Wi-Fi can be slow, blocked by SMS verification, or unavailable exactly when you need maps.
🛡️ Insurance: compare policy wording with SafetyWing. Read exclusions for the destination, adventure activities, medical evacuation, political/security events, and pre-existing conditions.
🚗 Cars: compare vehicles on DiscoverCars before arrival. Airport counters can run out of automatic cars or quote higher walk-up rates.
🎟️ Tours: use Viator for airport transfers, city tours, day trips, and guided experiences when independent transport is inconvenient.

Practical arrival checklist

Before you fly	Why it matters
Check the IATA code on the ticket	Prevents booking a hotel or transfer for the wrong airport.
Save airline, hotel, and driver contacts offline	Messaging apps may not work until data is active.
Carry local cash	Useful for taxis, snacks, and small airport expenses.
Recheck live departures	Regional schedules can change more quickly than major-hub schedules.
Keep insurance documents accessible	Helps at medical facilities and during airline disruption.

Safety and travel notes

Guam is generally straightforward for visitors. Watch late-night taxi/shuttle logistics, typhoon-season disruption, and insurance wording if renting a car.

The most reliable traveler is the boringly prepared traveler: documents printed, data working, transport confirmed, hotel address saved, and enough time between every moving part of the itinerary.

Short airport excursion idea

If you have a long layover or an overnight stop, choose one simple plan rather than trying to see everything. Stay close to the city center or a known hotel district, keep the return transfer booked, and avoid cutting the return to the airport too close. In smaller airports, a missed flight may mean waiting a day or more for the next practical departure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Antonio B Won Pat International Airport from Hagatna?

About 5-7 km east of Hagatna and only a few minutes from Tumon and Tamuning hotels; resort transfers are often 10-20 minutes.

How much is a taxi from GUM airport?

Typical taxi planning ranges are shown in the transport table above. The safest method is to confirm the price before loading luggage and to use a hotel-arranged driver when arriving late or visiting for the first time.

Are there restaurants and shops at Antonio B Won Pat International Airport?

Yes, but the depth of choice depends on the airport size and operating schedule. Expect practical cafes or snack options at smaller airports and a better range at major hubs. Carry backup snacks and water for delays.

Which airlines should I check first?

Is there a metro to the airport?