Guayaquil to Madrid (GYE–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GYE–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Europa and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 5,601 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Air Europa | 5 | 788 | 11h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| IB Iberia Also: BA, LA | 3 | 332 | 11h05 | – | Oneworld | BA, LA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Guayaquil
| Metric | GYE→MAD | UIO→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GYE | – | 176 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 19 |
| Flight time | 11h | 9h 52m |
Travel Essentials
GYE: -05 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guayaquil, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
GYE–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GYE to MAD
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and Air Europa. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
GYE to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GYE to MAD ranges from 11 hours 0 minutes to 11 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,601 miles (9,014 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quito (UIO).