Flying from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona six hours ahead of Guayaquil.
Your GYE to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between GYE and BCN:
El Dorado International Airport
Miami International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
366 € is the lowest price for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from 744 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from GYE to BCN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from GYE to BCN.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
89.07% of flights leaving Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of GYE.
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Guayaquil. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GYE? If you're boarding an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you have a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYE to BCN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.