Book Cheap Flights to Guayaquil

Flying to Guayaquil (GYE)

This is the largest city in Ecuador and is a major seaport without being close to the Pacific Ocean. This is made by the Guayas river on the banks of which this city is and it is wide enough even for cruise ships. This is the way most colonists came here, though nowadays most people will catch flights to Guayaquil to come here.

Explore Guayaquil

This city is considered the economic capital of Ecuador and the seaport here has a lot to do with this, as this makes export and export possible. Though if you are in a hurry some airlines offer cargo services too. You will have the Guayas river trail to walk along and admire. Just like most major cities in South America, this city was founded by the Spaniards, though it is believed that people lived here before they came. Fishing was a major occupation along with agriculture and still is. This has made seafood an important part of the cuisine that is served here.

Tourist Attractions in Guayaquil

If you enjoy sports, you can come here to see football and tennis matches. You can find the exact dates and book the plane tickets to Guayaquil before you proceed with purchasing the game tickets. It’s always best to make sure that these are available, so you don’t get stuck with no flights or no game tickets. If you enjoy architecture there is a historical park with buildings from the colonial era. There are some parks for walks and picnics too. If you are coming with young ones, there is a giant wheels and some malls will have other entertainment for them.

Best Time to Visit Guayaquil

In February and March, most of the rainfall takes place, though as for other months, you can choose how much humidity you can handle. August to October will be the perfect months to come here as these are mostly dry. The temperatures on the other hand don’t vary much from one month to another so you can always look for the best airfare to Guayaquil, by checking the rates at different months.

Major Airports

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is the major airport serving this city. It is the second largest in the country in terms of number of passengers passing through its gates every year.

Airport Transportation

Most people coming to this country for the first time will prefer to book hotel transfers in advance, so they don’t have to heckle over the price or worry about explaining themselves to the driver. If you believe you can bargain well you can always hire taxis as soon as you get out of the airport. There are buses too offering public transport in case you don’t want to spend too much.

Planning Your Trip

You should plan your trip according to your purpose and the number of people coming with you. If you are looking for Guayaquil cheap flights, look for them early. There are good hotels and if you are looking for cheaper accommodation, that is available too. For the foodies, who are ready to try other cuisines, there are plenty of restaurants here. If you wish to have what you are used to in your country, you will find restaurants serving items from the cuisines you are comfortable with too. Some shops will have handicraft items for you, in case you need any souvenirs. To find where they are you can either ask the tourist guides or knowledgeable locals.