José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE)
Guayaquil Airport Transfer Guide
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is about 5 km from central Guayaquil. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is about 5 km from central Guayaquil. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 5 km
- Cheapest way in
- Metrovia
- Fastest
- Uber
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Where can your driver take you from GYE?
Transfers you can pre-book from Guayaquil airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from GYE into Guayaquil
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / Cabify | 10-20 min | Best value + fastest |
| Airport taxi (yellow, fixed USD) | 10-20 min | Direct + luggage |
| Metrovia line 1 | 15-25 min | Extreme budget |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Guayaquil airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Guayaquil
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Guayaquil.
From landing to the door
How your Guayaquil pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From GYE your driver takes you straight to Guayaquil's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Complete your trip
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport from central Guayaquil?+
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is about 5 km from central Guayaquil. Fastest way in: Uber.
What is the cheapest way from GYE into Guayaquil?+
Metrovia. Our Guayaquil airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from GYE?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Guayaquil: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Guayaquil?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Guayaquil.
Arriving in Guayaquil
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