Country guides South & Central America
Airports in Ecuador
Quito Airport
The airport is situated 24 miles (39km) from Quito city centre.
Quito Airport (UIO)
Location
The airport is situated 24 miles (39km) from Quito city centre.Getting to the city
Taxis are available outside the terminal, and bus services are an option. Many hotels offer free bus transfers.
Time
GMT -5Car rental
Budget, Locate, Europcar, Enterprise and Sixt are represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are readily available for transfers into the city. Passengers should insist that the meter is turned on at the start of the ride.
Facilities
Facilities include shops, restaurants, cafes, duty-free shopping and tourist information desks. Banks, ATMs and currency exchange are available, and there is WiFi access. Passengers with special needs are catered for and a wheelchair service is available on request.
Parking
The first 15 minutes are free.
Guayaquil Airport
The airport is situated three miles (5km) north of Guayaquil city centre on Avenue de las Americas.
Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Location
The airport is situated three miles (5km) north of Guayaquil city centre on Avenue de las Americas.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.Car rental
Car rental companies are available at the airport.
Airport Taxis
Authorised taxis can be found outside the terminal building at any time of day.
Transfer between terminals
The airport has one terminal.
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 available at the airport.