Flying from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE).
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is located in Guayaquil. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is eight hours behind Istanbul.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Istanbul to GYE.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to GYE leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport with a stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). A major stopover between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and GYE, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
You can arrive at SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to GYE flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
About Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Consider booking a hotel close to GYE if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and explore beyond Guayaquil's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight.
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Guayaquil. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is 412 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 861 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to GYE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE). Visit Guayaquil in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your Istanbul to GYE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Guayaquil
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Guayaquil right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Guayaquil itinerary.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is easy to fall in love with, 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 go. Start with leading sights like 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. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Quetzal Park.
