Travelling from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 55 minutes.
Madrid is six hours ahead of Guayaquil and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from GYE to MAD start at 11:00 — the first with Air Europa. The last departure is at 20:50 with Iberia. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
Your GYE to MAD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air Europa offers direct flights from Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Europa on this route.
With a dependable 88.46% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Europa is the most punctual carrier operating GYE to MAD flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GYE and MAD:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Rs118,917 is currently the best price for a one-way Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs239,663. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from GYE to MAD by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
90% of flights departing from Guayaquil Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of GYE.
To get to Guayaquil Airport from central Guayaquil, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near GYE:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Madrid in March.
When booking your flight from Guayaquil Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GYE to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key reasons to visit.
