Which airport should I fly into for Portoviejo?

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

How far is the airport from Portoviejo?

The nearest is about 1 mi (2 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 Portoviejo?

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 Portoviejo

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

The nearest airport to Portoviejo, EC is Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO), about 1 mi (2 km) away — roughly 4 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PVO	Reales Tamarindos AirportPortoviejo, Ecuador	1 mi / 2 km	4 min	Regional
JIP	Jipijapa AirportJipijapa, Ecuador	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	Regional
MEC	Eloy Alfaro International AirportManta, Ecuador	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	International
BHA	Los Perales AirportBahia de Caraquez, Ecuador	31 mi / 50 km	56 min	Regional
GYE	Simon Bolivar International AirportGuayaquil, Ecuador	86 mi / 138 km	2 hr	International
SNC	General Ulpiano Paez AirportSalinas, Ecuador	88 mi / 141 km	2 hr 2 min	Regional
LTX	Cotopaxi International AirportLatacunga, Ecuador	127 mi / 205 km	2 hr 58 min	International
ATF	Chachoan AirportAmbato, Ecuador	130 mi / 210 km	3 hr 2 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO) is the most convenient at about 1 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) (17 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 Portoviejo. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PVO.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PVO 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 Portoviejo is Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO), about 1 mi (2 km) away — roughly 4 min by road.