Flying from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Caracas Airport (CCS): what you need to know
The timezone in Caracas is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Guayaquil.
Your GYE to CCS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guayaquil Airport to Caracas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between GYE and CCS:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Caracas Airport (CCS)
At the moment, R 4,039 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guayaquil Airport to Caracas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,693. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GYE to CCS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Airport to Caracas Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GYE to CCS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guayaquil Airport to Caracas Airport.
Handy information about Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
90% of flights departing from Guayaquil Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of GYE.
To get to Guayaquil Airport from central Guayaquil, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guayaquil Airport to Caracas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GYE:
Arriving at Caracas Airport (CCS)
If you're landing on a late Guayaquil Airport to Caracas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near CCS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Caracas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car or Hertz and explore beyond Caracas's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Caracas Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Caracas Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Caracas Airport to the centre of Caracas has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Caracas Airport (CCS)
December is the busiest month for flights from Guayaquil Airport to Caracas Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Caracas in March.
The warmest month in Caracas is September, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Guayaquil Airport to Caracas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYE to CCS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Venezuela
You've visited Caracas, now it's time to explore more of Venezuela. Journey around 80 kilometres west to Maracay to tick off its leading attractions. From Church of Our Lady of the Assumption to Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Maracay and Museo Aeronatico Fuerza Aerea Venezolana, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Venezuela, consider Valencia, roughly 129 kilometres west of Caracas. Plaza Bolivar, San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park are among its highlights.
