Flying from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE): What you need to know
Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport is located in Guayaquil. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Columbus.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Columbus to GYE. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Columbus to GYE that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CMH and GYE include:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The journey from central Columbus to CMH takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near John Glenn Columbus International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
77% of flights that leave from John Glenn Columbus International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
CMH's address is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Work a stopover into your journey at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) out of Rickenbacker International Airport.
You can arrive at LCK from the centre of Columbus in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 23 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Rickenbacker International Airport? Before your Columbus to GYE flight, lay your head at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East.
Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
Reserve a hotel near GYE if you're catching a late flight from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Guayaquil. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
R 4,295 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport. Return flights start from R 9,229. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Columbus to GYE, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE). July is the busiest month to visit Guayaquil. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Guayaquil is November, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Columbus to GYE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
August has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guayaquil
Start your Guayaquil trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Guayaquil when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Amazon Rainforest followed by Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres northeast of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Around 129 kilometres southeast of Guayaquil, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
