Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport

Jose Joaquín de Olmedo Airport (IATA: GYE) in Guayaquil, opened in 1929 and modernized with a major terminal expansion in 2013, is Ecuador’s Pacific gateway and the country’s second-busiest airport. The airport operates from one main passenger terminal that handles domestic and international flights, offering a compact, easy-to-navigate layout for quick connections. Located just a short drive from downtown Guayaquil and linked by taxis, airport shuttles, municipal buses and the Panamericana corridor, GYE is well connected to nearby cities and cruise ports. Generally seen as budget-friendly compared with larger international hubs, it serves as an important base for Ecuadorian and regional carriers such as LATAM Ecuador and Avianca, making it a practical choice when searching for cheap flights to the Ecuadorian coast.