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José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to Guayaquil — Transport Guide 2026

Guayaquil (GYE) is only 5 km from central Malecón + Las Peñas. Ecuador uses USD. Uber + Cabify operate. Very short transfer — one of the closest airports in South America to city centre.

GYE5 km to cityUSDLatin America
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Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Metrovia (~$0.30)
Fastest
Uber (~10 min)

Every transport option compared

Uber / Cabify

ride share · Best for: Best value + fastest
Cost
USD 4-10
Time
10-20 min
Frequency
On-demand
Both operate. Uber more common. Designated pickup zone.

Airport taxi (yellow, fixed USD)

taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
USD 8-15
Time
10-20 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed USD rate at booth. Very reasonable due to short distance.

Metrovia line 1

bus · Best for: Extreme budget
Cost
USD 0.30
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
Every 10 min
BRT bus to central Malecón. Cheap + fast + safe.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Guayaquil (GYE)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport from Guayaquil?
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 5 km from Guayaquil city centre.
What is the cheapest way from GYE to Guayaquil?
Metrovia (~$0.30)
What is the fastest way from GYE to Guayaquil?
Uber (~10 min)