Guayaquil flights from London take 15-19 hours with one or two connections. The city is served by José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), located about 2.5 miles from the centre.
Most flights connect through Amsterdam, Madrid. Airlines like KLM, Avianca, Iberia and JetBlue offer the best connections.
Return fares range from £489-650 in low season to £800-1,000 during peak periods. March-May / September-November typically offers the best deals.
Guayaquil is in Ecuador. May to December (dry season) is the best time to visit.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals can appear but aren't guaranteed
March-May / September-November offers the best value
Sweet spot
6-8 weeks before travel for best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During June-August / December-February unless necessary
School holiday periods if flexible
Malecón 2000
3km waterfront promenade along the Guayas River. Gardens, restaurants, museums and the iconic La Rotonda monument.
Las Peñas
Historic neighbourhood with colourful colonial houses. Climb 444 steps to the lighthouse for panoramic city views.
Parque Histórico
Open-air museum with wildlife area, colonial architecture section and cacao/banana plantation demonstrations.
Iguana Park
Seminario Park in the city centre. Home to hundreds of land iguanas roaming freely among the trees.
Day trips
Hacienda tours for chocolate-making, mangrove forests, or start your Galapagos adventure from here.