Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Lima and Guayaquil are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from LIM to GYE start at 08:50 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:30 with JetSMART. In total, you can choose from 62 weekly Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIM to GYE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
JetSMART offers direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Guayaquil — and maybe even more of Ecuador if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with JetSMART on this route.
LATAM Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for LIM to GYE flights, with 91.82% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIM and GYE:
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
At the moment, £108 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £238. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LIM to GYE by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from LIM to GYE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport.
Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that depart LIM reach their destination on time.
Central Lima to Jorge Chavez International Airport is approximately 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LIM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GYE instead:
Follow your own route with a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and find adventure across Guayaquil and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is roughly 4 miles from central Guayaquil. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Guayaquil. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport for November if you'd like to go to Guayaquil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIM to GYE in August. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've seen Guayaquil, now it's time to discover more of Ecuador. Journey about 170 miles north-east to Quito to tick off its top sights. From Quito Old Town to Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Ecuador, head for Cuenca, about 80 miles south-east of Guayaquil. El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are key reasons to visit.