Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your IAD to GYE flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Guayaquil Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and GYE:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Right now, Rs48,327 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs116,725. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IAD to GYE, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Guayaquil Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from IAD to GYE is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Guayaquil Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
If you have a late Washington Dulles Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GYE:
Explore without limits with a Guayaquil Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and find adventure across Guayaquil and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guayaquil Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Guayaquil Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Guayaquil. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Guayaquil Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Guayaquil in March.
The warmest month in Guayaquil is November, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Guayaquil Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to GYE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've visited Guayaquil, now it's time to discover other parts of Ecuador. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Quito to tick off its top sights. From Quito Historic Centre to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Ecuador, head for Cuenca, about 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are among the biggest draws.
