Flying from San Cristobal Airport (SCY) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from San Cristobal Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Guayaquil's timezone is UTC-5, making Guayaquil one hour ahead of San Cristobal.
Flights from SCY to GYE start at 10:30 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:20 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 19 weekly San Cristobal Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SCY to GYE flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Getting to Guayaquil (and then discovering more of Ecuador!) is a cinch with AVIANCA. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Cristobal Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with AVIANCA on this route.
LATAM Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SCY to GYE flights, with 94.87% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Cristobal Airport (SCY) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Cristobal Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight is 91 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 171 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from SCY to GYE, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Cristobal Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SCY to GYE.
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Handy information about San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
San Cristobal Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 94.58% of flights that depart SCY arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to San Cristobal Airport from central San Cristobal, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SCY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Cristobal Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
If you're landing on a late San Cristobal Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GYE:
Get your adventure underway 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 usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
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.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Cristobal Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Guayaquil. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from San Cristobal Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport for November if you'd like to go to Guayaquil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SCY to GYE in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've seen Guayaquil, now it's time to discover other corners of Ecuador. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Quito to check off its popular sights. From Quito Old Town to Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Cuenca is another must-experience destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. No trip is complete without seeing El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
