Travelling from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Medellin.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MDE to GYE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MDE and GYE include:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Currently, 191 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 324 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MDE to GYE, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MDE to GYE.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
69.76% of flights leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Medellin to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a convenient hotel near MDE? If you've booked an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Consider staying in a hotel near GYE if you're catching a late Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car and explore Guayaquil and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Guayaquil. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guayaquil in April.
The warmest month in Guayaquil is November, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MDE to GYE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Ecuador, consider Cuenca, about 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are key reasons to visit.