Ecuador

Mariscal Sucre International 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 -5

Car rental

Avis, Budget, Localiza, Europcar, 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. There is also telephone and wifi access. Passengers with special needs are catered for and a wheelchair service is available on request.

Parking

Long and short-term parking is available, charged at US$2 for the first hour and US$1.50 for each additional hour.

Website www.quitoairport.aero

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.

Car rental

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

Airport Taxis

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

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.

Website www.tagsa.aero

The two terminals are within easy walking distance.