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GYE José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

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José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) serves Guayaquil, about 4 km north of Guayaquil. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGYE
ICAOSEGU
ServesGuayaquil
From centre4 km
Non-stop19
Airlines10
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation6 m

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The airport in numbers

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport — facts & history

We pulled José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.7M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 6.0M in 2011.

Passengers / year
3.7M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
6.0M
in 2011
Elevation
6 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2006–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to Guayaquil

The airport is about 4 km north of Guayaquil, about 13 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~13 minmetered
Private transfer~13 minfixed upfront
Car rental~13 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From GYE to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Cuenca128 km135 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Guayaquil ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 19 destinations, operated by 10 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TAME · Aerolane · LAN Airlines · Avianca · Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal) · American Airlines · Iberia Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Copa Airlines · Air France

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Guayaquil shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to the centre of Guayaquil?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 4 km north of Guayaquil, about 13 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to Guayaquil?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport?
About 19 destinations, including Quito, San Cristóbal, Galapagos, Bogota. 10 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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