Flying from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
San Salvador is one hour behind Guayaquil and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
You can choose from seven weekly Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights. The 03:50 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 03:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GYE to SAL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to San Salvador (and then exploring more of El Salvador!) is a snap with AVIANCA. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is AVIANCA.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating GYE to SAL flights. An impressive 90.63% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GYE and SAL:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight is Rs48,897. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs31,456. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GYE to SAL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from GYE to SAL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from GYE make it to their destination as scheduled 89.07% of the time.
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Guayaquil. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GYE:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Explore without limits with an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and discover more of San Salvador and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from El Salvador International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From El Salvador International Airport, San Salvador is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Salvador in February.
Before locking in your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to El Salvador International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GYE to SAL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of El Salvador
You've visited San Salvador, now it's time to discover other corners of El Salvador. Journey around 8 kilometres north-east to Soyapango to tick off its must-visit sights. From Parque de Ciudad Credisa to MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of El Salvador, consider Santa Ana, about 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park are key highlights.
