Travelling from Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Glasgow. Check out your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when searching for a flight from Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE).
The timezone in Guayaquil is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Glasgow. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is located in Guayaquil.
Your flight from Glasgow to GYE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
GLA is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Glasgow International Airport:
70.07% of flights that depart Glasgow International Airport reach their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can get to PIK from central Glasgow in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to GYE flight:
76.7% of flights out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Consider staying in a hotel near GYE if you're catching a late flight from Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
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Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to the centre of Guayaquil is about 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
At the moment, $2,745 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,934. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to GYE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE). August is the most popular month to visit Guayaquil. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Before locking in your Glasgow to GYE flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport in August when temperatures are between 19ºC and 31ºC.
More about Guayaquil
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Explore more of Ecuador
You've done Guayaquil, now it's time to explore more of Ecuador. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Quito to tick off its top sights. From Free Walking Tour Quito to Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito, your itinerary will be busy.
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