Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Guayaquil one hour ahead of Guatemala City.
Your GUA to GYE flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to Guayaquil Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between GUA and GYE include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
At the moment, Rs63,002 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs62,648. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GUA to GYE, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Guatemala City Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from GUA to GYE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from GUA arrive on schedule 88% of the time.
Guatemala City Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near GUA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Guayaquil Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
If you have a late Guatemala City Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near GYE:
Follow your own route with a Guayaquil Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and see more of Guayaquil and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Guayaquil Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Guayaquil Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Guayaquil in March.
Lock in your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Guayaquil Airport for November if you want to go to Guayaquil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GUA to GYE in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.