{ "response": { "Key": "GYE-UIO", "orig": { "code": "GYE", "type": "airport", "city": "Guayaquil", "fullCity": "Guayaquil, Ecuador", "airport": "José Joaquín de Olmedo Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "UIO", "type": "airport", "city": "Quito", "fullCity": "Quito, Ecuador", "airport": "Mariscal Sucre Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Guayaquil to Quito?", "answer": "The flight from Guayaquil to Quito is about 175 miles and typically takes 51 minutes. The return trip takes about 53 minutes, a negligible difference.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Guayaquil to Quito?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Guayaquil to Quito. LATAM (LA) and Avianca (AV) both fly the route non‑stop every day, with LATAM operating 99 weekly flights and Avianca 72, giving a combined frequency of 171 flights per week.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Quito?", "answer": "From Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), located about 18 km east of Quito, you can reach the city center via taxi, public bus, or rental car. Official airport taxis from Cooperativa Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre No.34 and Asociación de Taxistas del Aeropuerto provide a fast, personalized, and safe service, and are the most used and reliable option. Public transport buses also connect the airport to Quito, offering a more economical alternative. Car rental services are available at the airport for those preferring to drive themselves. In moderate traffic, the journey to the city takes 35 to 50 minutes.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariscal_Sucre_International_Airport", "title": "Mariscal Sucre International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T20:28:34Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Mariscal_Sucre_International_Airport", "title": "Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T19:08:52Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/transportation/?lang=en", "title": "Transportation - Aeropuerto Internacional de Quito", "time_published": "2024-06-17T19:14:30Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/mariscal-sucre-airport-receives-international-accreditation-for-accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities/?lang=en", "title": "Mariscal Sucre Airport Receives International Accreditation for Accessibility for People with Disabilities - Aeropuerto Internacional de Quito", "time_published": "2026-02-03T03:32:10Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariscal%20Sucre%20International%20Airport", "title": "Mariscal Sucre International Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-24T15:12:30Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Guayaquil to Quito?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available from Guayaquil to Quito. Avianca operates three weekly red-eyes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays departing at 9:00 PM and 9:35 PM, and LATAM has one on Wednesdays at 9:03 PM. These are short hops, so they land the same night before midnight.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Guayaquil to Quito?", "answer": "LATAM Airlines and Avianca operate nonstop flights from Guayaquil to Quito. LATAM offers around 99 weekly flights with a typical median fare of about $99, while Avianca provides roughly 72 weekly flights at around $72. Both carriers fly daily, with multiple departures throughout the day.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Quito?", "answer": "June to September is the driest period with sunny mornings, while December and January also offer pleasant weather with fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Guayaquil to Quito?", "answer": "For this domestic Ecuador flight, bring your national ID or passport, have a payment method for baggage, and check if any vaccination certificates are currently required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Quito?", "answer": "Quito has one commercial airport, Mariscal Sucre International, located about 18 km east of downtown. It serves all flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to José Joaquín de Olmedo Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "To reach José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) from downtown Guayaquil, you can take a taxi, use a ride‑share app, catch a public bus, or drive yourself. Taxis and ride‑shares are the most popular and convenient options, taking about 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic, with taxis typically costing a few dollars and ride‑shares similarly priced. Public buses are the cheapest way but can be slower and less comfortable, while driving gives you flexibility with both short‑term and long‑term parking available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Ecuador", "title": "Transport in Ecuador", "time_published": "2026-02-24T04:02:58Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Ecuador", "title": "Transport in Ecuador", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-18T04:35:12Z" }, { "url": "https://airportguide.com/airport/info/GYE", "title": "José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport - SEGU - GYE - Airport Guide", "time_published": "2026-04-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airportguide.com/navaid/GYV/VOR-DME", "title": "GYV Navaid Detail | AirportGuide.com", "time_published": "2026-04-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Ecuador", "title": "List of airports in Ecuador", "time_published": "2025-09-17T05:12:43Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Quito airport?", "answer": "Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport has a hotel on the airport grounds for uninterrupted sleep, though the terminal itself offers only metal seats with armrests and no designated sleeping pods or capsule hotels. The single terminal has no airside hotel, but the on-site hotel is accessible without a shuttle. Several other hotels are located nearby.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/quito.htm", "title": "Quito Airport Guide (UIO) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:38:21Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/quito-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Quito Airport Guide (UIO) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:33Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Mariscal_Sucre_International_Airport", "title": "Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T19:08:52Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariscal_Sucre_International_Airport", "title": "Mariscal Sucre International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T20:28:34Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/ecuador/quito/activities/transfer_from_or_to_uio_airport_to_any_hotel_in_quito-XNLQF8?property=UIODS", "title": "Transfer from or to UIO Airport to any Hotel in Quito", "time_published": "2026-02-24T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.airpaz.com/en/airports/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-uio", "title": "Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) information - Airpaz", "time_published": "2026-04-14T00:09:09Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Guayaquil to Quito?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Guayaquil to Quito are the Airbus A320-100 (flown by Avianca), the Airbus A319 Ceo (LATAM), and the Airbus A320-200 Neo (Avianca), with occasional Boeing 737-300 service from Starlink. On one-stop itineraries, the long leg is typically a Boeing 737-800, 737 MAX 9, or 737 MAX 8 via Panama City on Copa Airlines, or an Airbus A319 Ceo via Cuenca on LATAM. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and while Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on modern jets, specifics depend on each carrier\\’s configuration.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Guayaquil to Quito?", "answer": "LATAM Airlines (LA) belongs to oneworld and Avianca (AV) belongs to Star Alliance, so those two alliances serve the Guayaquil–Quito route nonstop. Neither SkyTeam nor any unaffiliated major carrier operates nonstop on this route, though other alliances may offer connecting itineraries.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Guayaquil?", "answer": "At Guayaquil's airport, the main lounge options are the Aeropuertos VIP Club, with locations in both the domestic and international terminals, and the TAME Sala VIP in the national terminal. The Aeropuertos VIP Club lounges offer amenities like Wi‑Fi, showers, and complimentary alcoholic drinks in the international terminal; access is available through Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, or by paying at the door. The TAME Sala VIP provides snacks, drinks, and Wi‑Fi, and is accessible with TAME elite status or a business‑class ticket. All lounges have a three‑hour maximum stay and a smart‑casual dress code.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/lounges/ecuador/guayaquil-jose-joaquin-olmedo/gye-aeropuertos-vip-club", "title": "Aeropuertos VIP Club GYE AIRPORT Domestic Terminal Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://www.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/lounges/ecuador/guayaquil-jose-joaquin-olmedo/gye2-aeropuertos-vip-club", "title": "Aeropuertos VIP Club GYE AIRPORT International Terminal Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://www.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GYE/Aeropuertos-VIP-Club-International-Terminal-HZdHiw5yL2", "title": "Aeropuertos VIP Club at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://next.loungebuddy.com/en/GYE/tame-sala-vip-national-terminal-UYaWCsROtq?currency=USD", "title": "TAME Sala VIP", "time_published": "2023-05-14T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/GYE/Aeropuertos-VIP-Club-National-Terminal-z6AibqUuyZ/", "title": "Aeropuertos VIP Club at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Guayaquil to Quito?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on this domestic Ecuador route depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets may not include checked luggage, while standard economy fares typically permit one checked bag. Carry-on luggage is generally included across fare types." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Guayaquil to Quito?", "answer": "Flights on this short domestic route typically offer Economy only, with no Premium Economy or flat-bed Business class available." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy rarely does." } } } }