Flying from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is located in Guayaquil. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 1 hour behind Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to GYE.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from Washington DC to GYE departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, check out these options when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 51 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your flight from Washington DC to GYE:
About Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYE instead:
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Guayaquil. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is R 2,857. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,523. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as early as possible to get cheap tickets from Washington DC to GYE. You're more likely to land a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of departure times and dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can quickly pick a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Guayaquil in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Guayaquil is November, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Washington DC to GYE in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport in August when temperatures average between 19ºC and 31ºC.
More about Guayaquil
Start your Guayaquil trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Malecon 2000 and Las Penas are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Guayaquil must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Parque Historico Guayaquil.
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