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José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

Guayaquil, EC

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José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

Guayaquil, Ecuador · South America

TAGSA’s single Guayaquil terminal with Diamond Club / Aeropuertos VIP Club on Priority Pass (domestic evening close, international 24h near Gate 8). Official 24h taxis from arrivals; watch the 22 Sep 2026 morning runway works window.

Airportist Score

7.0/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.6
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.4
Ground access7.2
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

Guayaquil, Ecuador · South America

TAGSA’s single Guayaquil terminal with Diamond Club / Aeropuertos VIP Club on Priority Pass (domestic evening close, international 24h near Gate 8). Official 24h taxis from arrivals; watch the 22 Sep 2026 morning runway works window.

Airportist Score

7.0/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.6
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.4
Ground access7.2
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Arrive
24 h
before international flights
Best way to city
city-dependent
Aeropuerto Guayaquil taxi cooperative
Lounges
2
Terminals
1
unified two-story (dom/intl halls)

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CUEMariscal Lamar International Airport
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PVOReales Tamarindos Airport
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ETRSanta Rosa International Airport
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Lounge

International Diamond Club is 24h near Gate 8

PP/TAGSA: round-the-clock international preboarding; domestic PP 04:00–23:00 (TAGSA until last domestic).

International: after immigration, security and Duty Free, diagonal to Gate 8. Max stay 3h on PP.

Terminal

One unified two-story TAGSA terminal

Domestic and international halls in one complex — still confirm your sterile side.

PP labels Domestic Terminal and International Terminal; TAGSA operates a single passenger complex.

Runway

Planned runway works 22 Sep 2026 09:00–13:30

TAGSA announced temporary runway closure that morning for maintenance — check your airline.

Posted on tagsa.aero homepage (research day 2026-09-19).

Watch-out

Arrivals VIP needs a reservation

Diamond Club international arrivals lounge operates during flight ops and requires reservation — not on the PP departures index.

DiClub also markets private parking / baggage pickup for arrivals members.

Live conditions

Right now at GYE

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

International Priority Pass holders using the 24h Gate 8 lounge
Domestic PP travelers within 04:00–23:00
City-proximate Ecuador coastal gateway

Watch out for

Planned runway closure 22 Sep 2026 09:00–13:30 local — confirm with airline
Domestic VIP not 24h — PP lists 04:00–23:00
International arrivals VIP requires reservation and is not on PP departures index
Max stay 3h on DiClub/PP rooms
No published MCT or security wait minutes

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.6

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.4

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

1 unified two-story (dom/intl halls)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for GYE.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA GYE / ICAO SEGU — José Joaquín de Olmedo International, Guayaquil; operator TAGSA
Unified two-story passenger terminal (domestic + international halls)
Aeropuertos VIP Club / Diamond Club domestic — PP 04:00–23:00; TAGSA 04:00–last domestic
Aeropuertos VIP Club / Diamond Club international — PP/TAGSA 24h, diagonal to Gate 8
Taxi cooperative Aeropuerto Guayaquil — international arrivals, ops 24h
Planned runway closure Tue 22 Sep 2026 09:00–13:30 local (TAGSA homepage research day)

6 official sources

https://www.tagsa.aero/
https://www.tagsa.aero/en_salas-vip.html
https://www.tagsa.aero/en_servicios.html
https://www.diclub.com.ec/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/ecuador/jose-joaquin-de-olmedo-international/gye-aeropuertos-vip-club

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Explore the GYE guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Aeropuerto Guayaquil taxi cooperative
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Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Aeropuertos VIP Club DomesticAeropuertos VIP Club International
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Traveler Tips
International PP: head diagonal to Gate 8 after immigration / security / Duty Free.
8 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Aeropuertos VIP Club InternationalAeropuertos VIP Club DomesticOfficial airport taxi cooperative
View Amenities
Water
No official bottle tariff fetched → water_options empty; buy sealed water after security if needed.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/ecuador/jose-joaquin-de-olmedo-international/gye2-aeropuertos-vip-club

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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:45 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.