Travelling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Santa Marta and Guayaquil share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Your SMR to GYE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Many passengers pass through El Dorado International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
$251 is the best price for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. Return flights start from $425. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SMR to GYE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SMR to GYE.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport.
Handy information about Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Of all flights leaving Simon Bolivar International Airport, 66.83% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Simon Bolivar International Airport from central Santa Marta, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SMR? If you're boarding an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Consider staying in a hotel near GYE if you have a late Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Guayaquil and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve 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 around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Guayaquil in April.
Before locking in your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SMR to GYE around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
Cuenca is another well-known destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. No journey is complete without seeing El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
