Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil is six hours behind Barcelona and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BCN to GYE flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BCN and GYE include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Miami International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight is R 5,960. A round-trip fare is currently R 13,591. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BCN to GYE, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to GYE.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights leaving Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on schedule at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYE instead:
Follow your own route with a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and find adventure across Guayaquil and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Guayaquil. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Guayaquil based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport for November if you'd like to go to Guayaquil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to GYE in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Guayaquil. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. No visit is complete without checking out El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
