Flying from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport take 51 minutes. Quito and Guayaquil share the same timezone (UTC-5), which means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
Flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport start from 00:06 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The latest flight is the 23:31 option with LATAM Airlines. In total, there are 351 weekly services from GYE to UIO.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
AVIANCA is your gateway to exploring Quito (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Ecuador!). Choose from the direct flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GYE and UIO are:
Tocumen International Airport
Baltra Airport
El Dorado International Airport
You don't need your passport or a visa for travel within Ecuador. You will need a valid proof of identity though, such as a driver's license or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from GYE to UIO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 55 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 113 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from GYE to UIO by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from GYE to UIO every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Guayaquil, Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
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Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
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Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours and 11 minutes.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Quito in April.
When reserving your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Quito, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC to 19ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GYE to UIO in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about Quito
Start your Quito trip right by finding the perfect stay. Once you've booked your flight from GYE to UIO, have a look at our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Quito itinerary.
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