Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Detroit and Guayaquil share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Leave enough time to catch your DTW to GYE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Guayaquil Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DTW and GYE include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near DTW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Guayaquil Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
If you're getting in on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near GYE:
Grab a Guayaquil Airport rental car and discover Guayaquil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guayaquil Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Guayaquil Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Guayaquil. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Guayaquil Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Guayaquil based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Guayaquil Airport for November if you want to go to Guayaquil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DTW to GYE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Guayaquil. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
If you want to check out another great destination in Ecuador, head for Cuenca, roughly 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are among the biggest draws.
