Travelling from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, making Guatemala City one hour behind Guayaquil.
To ensure you catch your GYE to GUA flight, 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 standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guayaquil Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GYE and GUA:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
194 € is the lowest price for a one-way Guayaquil Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Return flights start from 207 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GYE to GUA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Guayaquil Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GYE to GUA.
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Handy information about Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Guayaquil Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from GYE touch down on schedule 90% of the time.
Guayaquil Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Guayaquil. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Guayaquil Airport to Guatemala City Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GYE:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guayaquil Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and discover more of Guatemala City and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
From Guatemala City Airport, Guatemala City is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Guayaquil Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Guayaquil Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GYE to GUA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala waiting to be discovered. Around 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a trip to Mixco will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Villa Nueva is another standout destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without visiting Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.