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Nearest Airport to Bahía de Caráquez: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bahía de Caráquez is Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 183 km away.

Closest airport MEC Eloy Alfaro International Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car
Closest international GYE José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport 183 km · 114 mi · ~3 h 16 min by car

Airports near Bahía de Caráquez

  1. 1
    Eloy Alfaro International Airport Flag of EcuadorManta, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    MEC 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  2. 2
    Reales Tamarindos Airport Flag of EcuadorPortoviejo, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    PVO 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
  3. 3
    José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flag of EcuadorGuayaquil, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    GYE 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
  4. 4
    General Ulpiano Paez International Airport Flag of EcuadorSalinas/La Libertad, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    SNC 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
  5. 5
    Carlos Concha Torres International Airport Flag of EcuadorTachina, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    ESM 197 km122 mi · ~3 h 31 min
  6. 6
    Cotopaxi International Airport Flag of EcuadorLatacunga, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    LTX 204 km127 mi · ~3 h 39 min
  7. 7
    Chachoán Regional Airport Flag of EcuadorAmbato, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    ATF 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 52 min
  8. 8
    Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flag of EcuadorQuito, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    UIO 236 km147 mi · ~4 h 13 min
  9. 9
    Mariscal Lamar Airport Flag of EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    CUE 301 km187 mi · ~5 h 22 min
  10. 10
    Coronel E Carvajal Airport Flag of EcuadorMacas, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    XMS 318 km198 mi · ~5 h 41 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Bahía de Caráquez; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bahía de Caráquez?

The nearest airport to Bahía de Caráquez is Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 183 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Bahía de Caráquez?

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 183 km from Bahía de Caráquez in a straight line — roughly 3 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Bahía de Caráquez?

Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO) — 49 km, José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) — 183 km and General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) — 190 km.

How long does it take to get from Bahía de Caráquez to Eloy Alfaro International Airport?

About 51 min by car for the 48 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.