Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil is six hours behind Barcelona and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BCN to GYE flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Guayaquil Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and GYE:
Madrid Airport
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight is R 7,230. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 12,468. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BCN to GYE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
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Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
80% of flights leaving Barcelona Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of BCN.
Barcelona Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Guayaquil Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Consider staying in a hotel near GYE if you're taking a late Barcelona Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Guayaquil Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and explore beyond Guayaquil's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Guayaquil Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to Guayaquil Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Guayaquil. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Barcelona Airport to Guayaquil Airport for November if you'd like to visit Guayaquil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to GYE in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a visit to Quito will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.