Travelling from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE): What you need to know
Guayaquil is five hours behind London. Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport is located in Guayaquil, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
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 board your flight from London to GYE.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to GYE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and GYE.
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to GYE flight:
London Gatwick Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When searching for a plane ticket from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a detour to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as planned, STN is a dependable starting point for your journey.
About Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
Reserve a hotel close to GYE if you're catching a late flight from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Central Guayaquil is around 8 kilometres from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport is R 7,123. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,524. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to GYE, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Guayaquil. July is when most people book flights from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a London to GYE plane ticket departing in November if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Guayaquil to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Guayaquil
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Guayaquil right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from London to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport:
Amazon Rainforest and Crystal Palace are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Guayaquil travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Malecon 2000.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador you should also see. Around 274 kilometres northeast of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Cuenca is another well-known destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometres southeast of Guayaquil. No trip is complete without a visit to Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
