Flying from Sao Paulo to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE): What you need to know
Guayaquil is two hours behind Sao Paulo. Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport is located in Guayaquil, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to GYE won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to GYE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to GYE flight:
75% of all departures from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport arrive according to schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 74%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
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Getting from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
From Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport, central Guayaquil is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
207 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport. A return flight starts from 434 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to GYE, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE). Plan your visit to Guayaquil in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Sao Paulo to GYE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport in August when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Guayaquil
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Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000 are must-do's during your Guayaquil adventure.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres northeast of Guayaquil, a visit to Quito will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Around 129 kilometres southeast of Guayaquil, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.