UTPA taxis 24h · ~15 min typical to centro (secondary guides; confirm live)
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
ETR7.0
CUE7.4+0.4
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
ETR5.8
CUE6.4+0.6
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
ETR5.4
CUE5.8+0.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
ETR6.4
CUE7.8+1.4
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
ETR6.2
CUE6.8+0.6
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
ETR6.4
CUE6.5+0.1
Best for
ETR
Priority Pass holders whose departure hits the published split hoursAeroregional UIO banks serving Machala / El OroCompact southern-Ecuador single-terminal plant
CUE
In-city Cuenca arrivals using tranvía or taxisPriority Pass holders on daytime/evening banksWalk-up guests paying the USD 15 VIP tariff
Watch out for
ETR
PP hours are split and not every weekday (Mon/Wed/Fri morning+evening; Sunday evening only on strip) — miss the window and there is no loungeDomestic only; max stay 3h; complimentary alcohol limited to wineConfirm live Aeroregional UIO schedule day-ofNo published MCT
CUE
Altitude ~8,306 ft threshold - hydrateAirport not 24h - match CORPAC local ops windowsPP alcohol Extra Payment RequiredNo published MCTConfirm live tram hours for late Friday banks
Amenities and tips
ETR
Sala VIP Santa Rosa (PP)Aeroregional UIO linkMachala / El Oro ground access
Split 06:00–09:00 / 18:00–21:00
PP lists morning+evening windows Mon/Wed/Fri; Sunday evening only.
After security + passport · Floor 1
PP: Departures after security and passport control, Floor 1.
Wine only complimentary
PP: complimentary standard alcohol limited to wine; soft drinks listed.
CUE
Sala VIP Corpac (Priority Pass)Tranvía to centro24h UTPA taxis (taxímetro)
Not a 24h airport - match CORPAC local hours
CORPAC: Sat-Thu ~06:00-21:30L; Friday ~06:00-22:00L (UTC windows published on datos técnicos).
Sala VIP Corpac - Level 2 after filters
PP: after security and passport control, 2nd floor via stairs or lift. Amex/PP notes a landside VIP security channel near Information.
Threshold ~8,306 ft - hydrate
CORPAC datos técnicos: elevación umbral 05 = 8,306 ft.
ETR · El Oro’s Santa Rosa gateway for Machala with Aeroregional Quito banks and Priority Pass Sala VIP Santa Rosa by Layover Stay airside after security/passport on Floor 1 — limited split hours (06:00–09:00 / 18:00–21:00 on listed days), max 3h, wine-only alcohol — for domestic passengers.
CUE · Cuenca's in-city Mariscal Lamar (CUE) at ~8,306 ft threshold elevation. CORPAC's Sala VIP Corpac is on Priority Pass 05:00-23:00 (walk-in USD 15; alcohol extra). Tranvía + 24h metered taxis make ground access a strength - verdict depends on the paid-alcohol lounge product.
