Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport.
Guayaquil's timezone is UTC-5, making Guayaquil one hour ahead of San Salvador.
Take your pick of six weekly El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flights. The 21:55 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest available. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 22:40.
To ensure you get on your SAL to GYE flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. 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 offers direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Guayaquil — and maybe even more of Ecuador if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with AVIANCA on this route.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier offering SAL to GYE flights. A reliable 90.32% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAL and GYE:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
At the moment, C$186 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$378. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SAL to GYE by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
84.27% of flights leaving El Salvador International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SAL.
El Salvador International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central San Salvador. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SAL:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
If you're landing on a late El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near GYE:
Pick up a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car and explore Guayaquil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
From Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, Guayaquil is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Guayaquil. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Guayaquil is November, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from El Salvador International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAL to GYE sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a visit to Quito will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
Cuenca is another well-known destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. No journey is complete without seeing El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
