Ecuador's busiest gateway on the Pacific coast.
Opened
2006
Location
Guayaquil, Ecuador
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport serves Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and principal port. Named after the Ecuadorian poet and statesman José Joaquín de Olmedo, it is the busiest airport in Ecuador by passenger traffic and handles both domestic and international operations.
The current terminal was inaugurated in 2006, replacing the older Simón Bolívar Airport on the same site. Its modern facilities include a single integrated terminal designed to handle millions of passengers annually, with capacity for international and domestic flights under one roof.
The airport serves as a key hub for travel to the Galápagos Islands as well as connections throughout South America, North America, and Europe, making it a critical node for both tourism and commerce in the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modern terminal building serving both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Guayaquil by taxi, bus, and private transfer services, with the airport located within the city limits approximately 5 kilometers from downtown.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at GYE include LATAM Airlines, Avianca, American Airlines, United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Aerogal.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is named after José Joaquín de Olmedo, a prominent Ecuadorian poet and independence leader.
- ›It is the busiest airport in Ecuador by passenger volume.
- ›The current terminal opened in 2006, replacing the older facility on the same urban site.
- ›It serves as a major departure point for flights to the Galápagos Islands.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 19 feet (6 meters) above sea level.
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