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Nearest Airport to Palenque: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Palenque is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), about 81 km (51 mi) away.

Closest airport GYE José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport 81 km · 51 mi · ~1 h 27 min by car

Airports near Palenque

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    José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flag of EcuadorGuayaquil, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    GYE 81 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  2. 2
    Reales Tamarindos Airport Flag of EcuadorPortoviejo, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    PVO 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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    Eloy Alfaro International Airport Flag of EcuadorManta, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    MEC 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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    Chachoán Regional Airport Flag of EcuadorAmbato, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    ATF 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
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    Cotopaxi International Airport Flag of EcuadorLatacunga, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    LTX 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  6. 6
    General Ulpiano Paez International Airport Flag of EcuadorSalinas/La Libertad, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    SNC 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
  7. 7
    Mariscal Lamar Airport Flag of EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    CUE 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
  8. 8
    Coronel E Carvajal Airport Flag of EcuadorMacas, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    XMS 206 km128 mi · ~3 h 40 min
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    Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flag of EcuadorQuito, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    UIO 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 49 min
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    Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport Flag of EcuadorSanta Rosa, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    ETR 224 km139 mi · ~4 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Palenque?

The nearest airport to Palenque is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), about 81 km (51 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Palenque?

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 81 km from Palenque in a straight line — roughly 1 h 27 min by car.

What other airports are near Palenque?

Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO) — 91 km, Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) — 116 km and Chachoán Regional Airport (ATF) — 134 km.

How long does it take to get from Palenque to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport?

About 1 h 27 min by car for the 81 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.