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Nearest Airport to Machalilla: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Machalilla is Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC), 85 km away.

Closest airport PVO Reales Tamarindos Airport 58 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 02 min by car
Closest international SNC General Ulpiano Paez International Airport 85 km · 53 mi · ~1 h 32 min by car

Airports near Machalilla

  1. 1
    Reales Tamarindos Airport Flag of EcuadorPortoviejo, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    PVO 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  2. 2
    Eloy Alfaro International Airport Flag of EcuadorManta, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    MEC 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  3. 3
    General Ulpiano Paez International Airport Flag of EcuadorSalinas/La Libertad, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    SNC 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  4. 4
    José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flag of EcuadorGuayaquil, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    GYE 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  5. 5
    Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport Flag of EcuadorSanta Rosa, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    ETR 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
  6. 6
    Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport Flag of PeruTumbes, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    TBP 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
  7. 7
    Chachoán Regional Airport Flag of EcuadorAmbato, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    ATF 245 km152 mi · ~4 h 23 min
  8. 8
    Cotopaxi International Airport Flag of EcuadorLatacunga, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    LTX 247 km153 mi · ~4 h 25 min
  9. 9
    Mariscal Lamar Airport Flag of EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    CUE 253 km157 mi · ~4 h 31 min
  10. 10
    Carlos Concha Torres International Airport Flag of EcuadorTachina, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    ESM 301 km187 mi · ~5 h 22 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Machalilla?

The nearest airport to Machalilla is Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC), 85 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Machalilla?

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) is 85 km from Machalilla in a straight line — roughly 1 h 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Machalilla?

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) — 59 km, General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) — 85 km and José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) — 124 km.

How long does it take to get from Machalilla to Reales Tamarindos Airport?

About 1 h 02 min by car for the 58 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.