Travelling from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Guayaquil, where Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is located. Vancouver operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from GYE to Vancouver, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from GYE to Vancouver. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
If you hold a passport from Ecuador, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Guayaquil, GYE can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near GYE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Vancouver
R 5,598 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Vancouver. A return flight starts from R 12,528. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GYE to Vancouver, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Vancouver is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 26 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 33 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Vancouver. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). As soon as your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Vancouver has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
The trip will take about 16 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from GYE to Vancouver at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Vancouver, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Vancouver for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from GYE to Vancouver in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Vancouver travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Science World.
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