Airports Near Tumbes
The closest airports to Tumbes, Peru: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.
The nearest airport to Tumbes, Peru is Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE).
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBP | Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez AirportTumbes, Peru | 5 mi / 8 km | 17 min | Regional |
| ETR | Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea AirportSanta Rosa, Ecuador | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 1 min | Regional |
| MCH | General Manuel Serrano AirportMachala, Ecuador | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 11 min | Regional |
| MRR | Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMacara, Ecuador | 66 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Regional |
| LOH | Camilo Ponce Enriquez AirportLa Toma (Catamayo), Ecuador | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 52 min | Regional |
| SNC | General Ulpiano Paez AirportSalinas, Ecuador | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 21 min | Regional |
| GYE | Simon Bolivar International AirportGuayaquil, Ecuador | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 26 min | International |
| CUE | Mariscal Lamar AirportCuenca, Ecuador | 111 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 35 min | Regional |
Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.
Which airport is best?
For the shortest transfer, Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) is the most convenient at about 5 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) (105 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 Tumbes. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with TBP.
Hotels near the airport
For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near TBP 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 Tumbes is Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.