Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Guayaquil one hour ahead of Edmonton.
Give yourself enough time to make your YEG to GYE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
ر.ق. 957 is the lowest price for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,943. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from YEG to GYE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Edmonton International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
69.55% of flights that leave from Edmonton International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Edmonton International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near YEG. Whether you have an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
If you have a late Edmonton International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near GYE:
Grab a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car and discover Guayaquil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to the centre of Guayaquil has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Guayaquil in April.
The warmest month in Guayaquil is November, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Edmonton International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YEG to GYE in August. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've visited Guayaquil, now it's time to explore more of Ecuador. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Quito to check off its top attractions. From Quito Old Town to Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Cuenca is another well-known destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. No trip is complete without seeing El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
