Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) taking off from here.
Guayaquil is 2 hours behind Rio De Janeiro. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is located in Guayaquil, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to GYE.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Rio De Janeiro to GYE leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
From the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG is around 18 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
About Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Consider booking a hotel close to GYE if you're taking a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
From Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, Guayaquil is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
$317 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Return flights start from $674. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Rio De Janeiro to GYE, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily choose a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Guayaquil. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Guayaquil. The warmest month is November. Book your flights from Rio De Janeiro to GYE sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport sometime then 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. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport:
Malecon 2000 and Las Penas are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Guayaquil travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Parque Historico Guayaquil.
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