Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil is one hour ahead of Mexico City and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MEX to GYE flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEX and GYE include:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
El Salvador International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
166 € is the best price for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. A return flight starts from 286 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEX to GYE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from MEX.
Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GYE instead:
Grab a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car and discover Guayaquil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Guayaquil. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The quietest month for a flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Guayaquil based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport for November if you'd like to go to Guayaquil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEX to GYE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil, Cuenca is another essential stop in Ecuador. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
