Flying from Cuenca Airport (CUE) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Cuenca and Guayaquil are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from CUE to GYE start from 07:21 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:55 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CUE to GYE flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Guayaquil (and then discovering more of Ecuador!) is easy with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 86.36% of services arriving as planned, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time performance for CUE to GYE flights.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport. Many travellers pass through Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport when flying between CUE and GYE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cuenca Airport (CUE) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight is P4,825. A round-trip plane ticket is currently P10,404. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CUE to GYE.
The cheapest month for flights from Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CUE to GYE.
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Handy information about Cuenca Airport (CUE)
Cuenca Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 91% of flights that depart CUE arrive at their destination on time.
Cuenca Airport is about 10 kilometers from central Cuenca. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CUE? If you're boarding an early flight from Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Reserve a hotel close to GYE if you have a late Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Guayaquil Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and explore beyond Guayaquil's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Guayaquil Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Guayaquil Airport to central Guayaquil has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometers away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
The quietest month for a flight from Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Guayaquil based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Cuenca Airport to Guayaquil Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CUE to GYE in August. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometers north-east of Guayaquil, a visit to Quito will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Cuenca is another favourite destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometers south-east of Guayaquil. No trip is complete without seeing Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
