Flying from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul eight hours ahead of Guayaquil.
Your GYE to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GYE and IST:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is Rs147,436. A round-trip fare right now is Rs270,125. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from GYE to IST, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from GYE to IST.
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Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from GYE touch down on schedule 89.07% of the time.
To get to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport from central Guayaquil, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near GYE? If you're boarding an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Go where the road takes you with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GYE to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
