Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
The timezone in Guayaquil is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Madrid.
Take your pick of seven weekly Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport flights. The 01:40 departure with Air Europa is the earliest flight available. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 13:20.
Your MAD to GYE flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Guayaquil (and then discovering more of Ecuador!) is a breeze with Air Europa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Air Europa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to GYE flights. A dependable 88.46% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MAD and GYE:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight is R 7,340. A return plane ticket is currently R 13,930. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to GYE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
If you have a late Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near GYE:
Grab a Guayaquil Airport rental car and discover Guayaquil and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Guayaquil Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Guayaquil based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Madrid Airport to Guayaquil Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to GYE in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Guayaquil. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Cuenca is another standout destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. No trip is complete without experiencing Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.