Travelling from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Cali Airport (CLO): what you need to know
Cali's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Guayaquil.
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 GYE to CLO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guayaquil Airport to Cali Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GYE and CLO:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Guayaquil Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GYE land on schedule 90% of the time.
Central Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to GYE? If you're boarding an early flight from Guayaquil Airport to Cali Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cali Airport (CLO)
Arriving late on a Guayaquil Airport to Cali Airport flight? Collect your bags and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to CLO are Hotel Real Elim International and Hotel Sin Escala.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cali Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cali and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cali Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cali Airport (CLO) to central Cali
From Cali Airport, Cali is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cali Airport (CLO)
January is the most popular month for flights from Guayaquil Airport to Cali Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cali in March.
The warmest month in Cali is September, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Guayaquil Airport to Cali Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GYE to CLO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres north-east of Cali, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres north of Cali. No journey is complete without visiting EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.