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Nearest Airport to Manta: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Manta is Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), about 5.9 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC), 143 km away.

Closest airport MEC Eloy Alfaro International Airport 5.9 km · 4 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international SNC General Ulpiano Paez International Airport 143 km · 89 mi · ~2 h 33 min by car

Airports near Manta

  1. 1
    Eloy Alfaro International Airport Flag of EcuadorManta, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    MEC 5.9 km4 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Reales Tamarindos Airport Flag of EcuadorPortoviejo, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    PVO 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  3. 3
    General Ulpiano Paez International Airport Flag of EcuadorSalinas/La Libertad, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    SNC 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  4. 4
    José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flag of EcuadorGuayaquil, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    GYE 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min
  5. 5
    Cotopaxi International Airport Flag of EcuadorLatacunga, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    LTX 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
  6. 6
    Chachoán Regional Airport Flag of EcuadorAmbato, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    ATF 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
  7. 7
    Carlos Concha Torres International Airport Flag of EcuadorTachina, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    ESM 247 km154 mi · ~4 h 25 min
  8. 8
    Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flag of EcuadorQuito, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    UIO 280 km174 mi · ~5 h 00 min
  9. 9
    Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport Flag of EcuadorSanta Rosa, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    ETR 289 km180 mi · ~5 h 10 min
  10. 10
    Mariscal Lamar Airport Flag of EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    CUE 290 km180 mi · ~5 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Manta?

The nearest airport to Manta is Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), about 5.9 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC), 143 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Manta?

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) is 143 km from Manta in a straight line — roughly 2 h 33 min by car.

What other airports are near Manta?

Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO) — 31 km, General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) — 143 km and José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) — 164 km.

How long does it take to get from Manta to Eloy Alfaro International Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 5.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.