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Thu, May 28
Panama PTYGuayaquil GYE
£172
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Panama PTYGuayaquil GYE
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Sat, May 30
Panama PTYGuayaquil GYE
£174
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Mon, Jun 1
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How much do flights to Guayaquil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£172

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£279

Cheapest round-trip

£331

Nonstop flights in May

£171 – £411

Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from Guayaquil's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: Metrovía bus system.

Guayaquil is served by José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), located approximately 5 km north of the city center. This convenient proximity makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services like Uber, the Metrovía bus rapid transit system, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 15 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-30 min

varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-50 min

single fare

every 5-15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travel

15-30 min

per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate from designated stands outside the arrivals terminal with fixed rates to common destinations.
  • Metrovía requires a rechargeable card; the nearest stop is a short walk from the airport terminal.
  • Traffic congestion can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours (7-9 AM and 5-8 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Guayaquil

Depart from
Tocumen International
Arrive to
José Joaquín de Olmedo International
Average flights per week
242
Flight distance
1251 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Panama to Guayaquil in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Copa Airlines
6655675
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Saturday 7 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Copa Airlines
6656661
Weekly flights: 36 totalDaily flights: 5.14 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Copa Airlines
6656665
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Copa Airlines
6656655
Weekly flights: 39 totalDaily flights: 5.57 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from Panama to Guayaquil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Sansa AirLRSRZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Guayaquil

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C23°C
February29°C23°C
March30°C23°C
April30°C22°C
May29°C22°C
June29°C21°C
July29°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September30°C21°C
October31°C21°C
November31°C21°C
December31°C22°C
Hottest Month
31°C
November
Coldest month
20°C
August
Sunny days
235
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
97%
30°C23°C
17 May
30°C22°C
Monday
11 May
84%
31°C22°C
18 May
31°C22°C
Tuesday
12 May
83%
32°C23°C
19 May
84%
32°C22°C
Wednesday
13 May
85%
31°C24°C
20 May
30°C23°C
Thursday
14 May
88%
31°C23°C
21 May
29°C23°C
Friday
15 May
76%
31°C22°C
22 May
29°C22°C
Saturday
16 May
30°C22°C
23 May
30°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport when they travel from Panama to Guayaquil. The distance between Panama and Guayaquil is 1251 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, Wingo airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Sansa Air. Panama and Guayaquil have 242 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Panama to Guayaquil?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Panama and Guayaquil takes around 2.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Panama and Guayaquil?
The flight distance between Panama and Guayaquil is 1251 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Panama and Guayaquil?
Several carriers operate flights between Panama and Guayaquil. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Panama?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Panama and Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro, Medellín, David, Chiriquí, Cartagena, Bogotá, San José, London, Managua, Cancún, Cali, Chitré, Caracas, Mexico City, Guatemala City, Puerto Vallarta, New York, Belize City, Lima, Barranquilla, Rio de Janeiro.
What are the most popular routes to and from Guayaquil?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guayaquil and Quito, New York, Minneapolis, Fort Lauderdale, Lima, Orlando, Charlotte, Bogotá, Toronto, Miami, Vancouver, Tapachula, Cartagena, Punta Cana, Buenos Aires, Baltra Island, Cuenca, Medellín, San Cristóbal Island, San José.
Which airports are there in Panama?
Panama is mainly served by Tocumen International. But there are other airports nearby, including Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, Panamá Pacífico International Airport.
What airports are near Panama?
The main airport in Panama is Tocumen International. It is also served by Chitre Alonso Valderrama.
What airports are near Guayaquil?
The main airport in Guayaquil is José Joaquín de Olmedo International. It is also served by José Joaquín de Olmedo International, Mariscal Lamar International, Eloy Alfaro International.
Which airlines fly between Panama and Guayaquil?
Currently, you can fly between Panama and Guayaquil with Avianca, Copa Airlines, Wingo airlines, LATAM Airlines, Sansa Air.
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