Airports Near Machala
The closest airports to Machala, EC: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.
The nearest airport to Machala, EC is General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH), about 1 mi (1 km) away — roughly 2 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE).
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCH | General Manuel Serrano AirportMachala, Ecuador | 1 mi / 1 km | 2 min | Regional |
| ETR | Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea AirportSanta Rosa, Ecuador | 12 mi / 20 km | 42 min | Regional |
| TBP | Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez AirportTumbes, Peru | 35 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 4 min | Regional |
| LOH | Camilo Ponce Enriquez AirportLa Toma (Catamayo), Ecuador | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Regional |
| CUE | Mariscal Lamar AirportCuenca, Ecuador | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 41 min | Regional |
| GYE | Simon Bolivar International AirportGuayaquil, Ecuador | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 47 min | International |
| MRR | Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMacara, Ecuador | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Regional |
| SNC | General Ulpiano Paez AirportSalinas, Ecuador | 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, General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) is the most convenient at about 1 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) (76 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.
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 Machala. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MCH.
Hotels near the airport
For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MCH 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 Machala is General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH), about 1 mi (1 km) away — roughly 2 min by road.