{
  "response": {
    "Key": "GYE-EC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "GYE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Guayaquil",
      "fullCity": "Guayaquil, Ecuador",
      "airport": "José Joaquín de Olmedo Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "EC",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Ecuador"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Ecuador can I fly to from Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "From Guayaquil you can fly non-stop to Quito, Cuenca, Baltra in the Galapagos, San Cristobal, Manta, Esmeraldas, Coca, and Loja. Quito is the capital, Cuenca is a colonial city, the Galapagos are for nature, and the others serve coastal or Amazon destinations. One-stop routes via Quito are also common."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Guayaquil to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Since Guayaquil is already in Ecuador, flights to other Ecuadorian cities are domestic. A non-stop flight to Quito takes about 50 minutes. One-stop itineraries are uncommon for such a short route, but if connecting via another city, total travel time could be 3 to 5 hours."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Guayaquil to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "From Guayaquil to Quito (the main domestic Ecuador route), the cheapest time to fly is typically midweek — Wednesday shows the lowest fares — and early-morning departures offer the best prices. Peak summer travel and major holidays tend to be more expensive, so booking outside those periods will help you find lower fares.",
        "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. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Travelers to Ecuador often start in Quito for its well-preserved colonial center and nearby volcanoes, then head to Cuenca for its charming historic district. The Galápagos Islands are a major draw for unique wildlife, reached by flight from Quito or Guayaquil. Baños offers adventure sports and access to the Amazon gateway, while the coastal city of Manta attracts beachgoers. Since your flight arrives in Guayaquil, you can easily explore the city's Malecón 2000 and use it as a base for short flights to the Galápagos or bus connections to the highlands."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Guayaquil to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Since you are traveling within Ecuador, you do not need a visa for the domestic flight from Guayaquil to another Ecuadorian city. Entry requirements only apply when arriving from abroad, so as a U.S. citizen already in the country, you simply need valid identification for the journey."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Ecuador are best to fly into from Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "Since Guayaquil is already in Ecuador, flying into its own José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport gives you the most domestic connections and regional options. For access to the highlands and Quito, Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the main alternative, with direct flights from Guayaquil and better links to northern Ecuador."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Ecuador's best weather is generally June to September in the highlands and December to May on the coast. For a balance of good conditions and moderate prices, consider the shoulder months of May, early June, or October."
      }
    }
  }
}