Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport (GYE)

Location

The airport is situated three miles (5km) north of Guayaquil city centre on Avenue de las Américas.

Getting to the city

The local bus service provides trips from the airport to the main bus terminal in the city centre. Many hotels offer shuttle transfer services.

Time

Local time is GMT -5.

Contacts

Tel: +593 (0)4 228 2100.

Car rental

Car rental companies at the airport include AVIS, Budget, Hertz, Localiza, Enterprise, and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

Authorised taxis can be found outside the terminal building at any time of day.

Transfer between terminals

The two terminals are within easy walking distance.

Facilities

The airport has luggage trolleys, information desks, restaurants, currency exchange, a bank, ATMs, VIP lounges, travel agencies, baggage wrapping and storage, massage therapy, as well as a variety of souvenir shops and dining options.

Parking

Parking is free for the first 15 minutes, then charged at US$1.20 per hour and US$14.40 per day.

Departure Tax

Airport tax: $2 (Domestic), $26 (International).

Website

www.tagsa.aero

Internet

Free wifi is available.

Guayaquil Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.