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.
GYE7.6+0.2
CUE7.4
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
GYE6.8+0.4
CUE6.4
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
GYE6.4+0.6
CUE5.8
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
GYE7.2
CUE7.8+0.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
GYE6.8
CUE6.8
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
GYE7.0+0.5
CUE6.5
Best for
GYE
International Priority Pass holders using the 24h Gate 8 loungeDomestic PP travelers within 04:00–23:00City-proximate Ecuador coastal gateway
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
GYE
Planned runway closure 22 Sep 2026 09:00–13:30 local — confirm with airlineDomestic VIP not 24h — PP lists 04:00–23:00International arrivals VIP requires reservation and is not on PP departures indexMax stay 3h on DiClub/PP roomsNo published MCT or security wait minutes
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
GYE
Aeropuertos VIP Club InternationalAeropuertos VIP Club DomesticOfficial airport taxi cooperativeUnified TAGSA terminal
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).
One unified two-story TAGSA terminal
Domestic and international halls in one complex — still confirm your sterile side.
Planned runway works 22 Sep 2026 09:00–13:30
TAGSA announced temporary runway closure that morning for maintenance — check your airline.
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.
GYE · 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.
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.
