Flying from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
The timezone in Edmonton is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Guayaquil.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your GYE to YEG flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Many passengers pass through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol when flying between GYE and YEG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Right now, R 5,798 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,767. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GYE to YEG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Edmonton International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from GYE to YEG.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from GYE land on schedule 89.07% of the time.
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Guayaquil. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near GYE? If you're catching an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Edmonton International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Reserve a hotel close to YEG if you're catching a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edmonton and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The quietest month for a flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Edmonton International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Edmonton based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you want to visit Edmonton during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYE to YEG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Edmonton, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres south to Calgary to check off its must-visit sights. From Calgary Tower to Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Saskatoon is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. No trip is complete without a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.
