--- iata: GYE name: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport city: Guayaquil country: Ecuador lastUpdated: '2026-09-19' officialWebsite: 'https://www.tagsa.aero/' 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 - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/ecuador/jose-joaquin-de-olmedo-international/gye-aeropuertos-vip-club - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/ecuador/jose-joaquin-de-olmedo-international/gye2-aeropuertos-vip-club quickFacts: - >- 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) - No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted bentoTips: - label: Lounge title: International Diamond Club is 24h near Gate 8 detail: >- International: after immigration, security and Duty Free, diagonal to Gate 8. Max stay 3h on PP. summary: >- PP/TAGSA: round-the-clock international preboarding; domestic PP 04:00–23:00 (TAGSA until last domestic). category: timing - label: Terminal title: One unified two-story TAGSA terminal detail: >- PP labels Domestic Terminal and International Terminal; TAGSA operates a single passenger complex. summary: >- Domestic and international halls in one complex — still confirm your sterile side. category: terminal - label: Runway title: 'Planned runway works 22 Sep 2026 09:00–13:30' detail: Posted on tagsa.aero homepage (research day 2026-09-19). summary: >- TAGSA announced temporary runway closure that morning for maintenance — check your airline. category: status - label: Watch-out title: Arrivals VIP needs a reservation detail: DiClub also markets private parking / baggage pickup for arrivals members. summary: >- Diamond Club international arrivals lounge operates during flight ops and requires reservation — not on the PP departures index. category: food lounges: - name: Aeropuertos VIP Club (Domestic / Diamond Club) zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 04:00–23:00; TAGSA/DiClub: 04:00–last domestic flight' access: - Priority Pass (max stay 3h; children under 5 free; smart casual) - Local bank cards / LoungeKey / Dragon Pass per DiClub bestFor: - Domestic Priority Pass holders summary: >- Diamond Club domestic preboarding lounge on PP 04:00–23:00 (TAGSA: until last domestic). Between Aerogal and Icaro lounges per PP. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic amenities: - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning - Alcoholic drinks (extra payment on PP list) - Children’s play area - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - name: Aeropuertos VIP Club (International / Diamond Club) zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass / TAGSA: 24 hours (00:00–23:59)' access: - Priority Pass (max stay 3h; children under 5 free; smart casual) - Local bank cards / LoungeKey / Dragon Pass per DiClub bestFor: - International Priority Pass holders - Overnight waits near Gate 8 summary: >- Diamond Club international preboarding lounge diagonal to Gate 8 after immigration/security/Duty Free. PP 24h, 3h max. verdict: depends terminal: International amenities: - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning - Standard alcoholic drinks (complimentary per PP) - Conference facilities - Digital card accepted - Flight information waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 7 slug: gye region: South America --- > Markdown for [/airports/gye](/airports/gye). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/gye) - [Lounge directory](/airports/gye/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) 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** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 7.6 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 6.4 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 7.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 6.8 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 7.0 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: undefined - Terminals: 1 unified two-story (dom/intl halls) - Typical security: undefined min - On-time: undefined% - Disruption: minor ## 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 ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/gye/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/gye/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/gye/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/gye/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/gye/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/gye/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/gye/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/gye/reviews.md) (free)