José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport - GYE
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is an international airport that serves Guayaquil, Ecuador, the country’s most populous city and the capital of the Guayas Province. It uses the airport code GYE. It is located 3 miles away from the Guyaquil city center, and is ranked second among Ecuador’s busiest airports. BusinessWeek also named it the “Best Airport in Latin America” in 2008 and 2009. Previously, it was named Simón Bolívar International Airport, until it was renamed in 2006 after Guayaquil’s first mayor, José Joaquín de Olmedo, who was also a notable poet.
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This international airport has one runway, and a terminal that covers a land area of 540,000 square feet, which can handle up to 7.5 million passengers annually. In 2006, this passenger terminal was the newest in all of Ecuador, and the old airport terminal was eventually converted to a convention center. The José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is a vital refuel stop for all domestic flights heading to the famed Galápagos Islands. Other cities that can be visited from this airport are Milagro and Naranjal.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Just a short 4-minute walk from the airport is the Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport, which features a state of the art fitness center with great views of the city. Also nearby is the Sonesta Hotel Guayaquil, a luxurious hotel that offers guests all the comforts of a home with a location that’s hard to beat. It is half a mile away from the airport, and offers a free shuttle service.
On this page it is easy to search for Guayaquil, Ecuador airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GYE airport.
Most of these GYE
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Guayaquil, Ecuador
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the GYE airport are Malecon 2000, Antonio Neumane Park, and Leon Becerra Hospital.
Map of Guayaquil, Ecuador Hotels
View all Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:16 AM.
The temperature feels like 85.1 with a humidity level of 73 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 42 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 6, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 11:16 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Tuesday
5/21
Broken clouds
81°F
High: 88°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 20%
Today
5/22
Overcast clouds
80°F
High: 86°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/23
Broken clouds
80°F
High: 85°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/24
Broken clouds
81°F
High: 86°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/25
Broken clouds
81°F
High: 87°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/26
Broken clouds
80°F
High: 85°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Guayaquil, Ecuador GYE airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free GYE airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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