Flying from Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): What you need to know
Buenos Aires has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) flying out of Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Guayaquil is two hours behind Buenos Aires. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is located in Guayaquil, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Buenos Aires to GYE, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Jorge Newbery Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that depart AEP arrive at their destination without delay.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Think about setting out from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) plane ticket from this hub.
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to GYE are available with AVIANCA.
On the EZE to GYE route, AVIANCA is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Check out these connections between Ministro Pistarini Airport and GYE:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
You can get to EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to GYE flight:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 83.93% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
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Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
The centre of Guayaquil is roughly 5 kilometres from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
244 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. A return flight starts at 413 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Buenos Aires to GYE, book your ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE). August is the busiest month to visit Guayaquil. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
The warmest month in Guayaquil is November, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Buenos Aires to GYE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
August sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Guayaquil
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guayaquil:
Amazon Rainforest and Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Guayaquil to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Palacio de Cristal.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be explored after you've seen Guayaquil. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Free Walking Tour Quito, Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil, Cuenca is another essential stop in Ecuador. Start your sightseeing at Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Quetzal Park.
