Which airport should I fly into for Eloy Alfaro?

For long-haul and international flights, Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) is the main gateway near Eloy Alfaro. The closest airport, Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Eloy Alfaro?

The nearest is about 2 mi (4 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Eloy Alfaro?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Eloy Alfaro

The closest airports to Eloy Alfaro, EC: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Eloy Alfaro, EC is Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
GYE	Simon Bolivar International AirportGuayaquil, Ecuador	2 mi / 4 km	8 min	International
MCH	General Manuel Serrano AirportMachala, Ecuador	76 mi / 122 km	1 hr 46 min	Regional
CUE	Mariscal Lamar AirportCuenca, Ecuador	78 mi / 125 km	1 hr 48 min	Regional
SNC	General Ulpiano Paez AirportSalinas, Ecuador	78 mi / 126 km	1 hr 49 min	Regional
ETR	Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea AirportSanta Rosa, Ecuador	88 mi / 141 km	2 hr 2 min	Regional
PVO	Reales Tamarindos AirportPortoviejo, Ecuador	89 mi / 144 km	2 hr 5 min	Regional
JIP	Jipijapa AirportJipijapa, Ecuador	99 mi / 159 km	2 hr 18 min	Regional
TBP	Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez AirportTumbes, Peru	102 mi / 164 km	2 hr 22 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Eloy Alfaro. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with GYE.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near GYE saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Eloy Alfaro is Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.