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Nearest Airport to Riobamba: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Riobamba is Chachoán Regional Airport (ATF), about 52 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 148 km away.

Closest airport ATF Chachoán Regional Airport 52 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car
Closest international GYE José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport 148 km · 92 mi · ~2 h 38 min by car

Airports near Riobamba

  1. 1
    Chachoán Regional Airport Flag of EcuadorAmbato, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    ATF 52 km32 mi · ~55 min
  2. 2
    Cotopaxi International Airport Flag of EcuadorLatacunga, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    LTX 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  3. 3
    Coronel E Carvajal Airport Flag of EcuadorMacas, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    XMS 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  4. 4
    Jumandy Airport Flag of EcuadorAhuano, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    TNW 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  5. 5
    Mariscal Lamar Airport Flag of EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    CUE 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  6. 6
    José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flag of EcuadorGuayaquil, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    GYE 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  7. 7
    Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flag of EcuadorQuito, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    UIO 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 07 min
  8. 8
    Reales Tamarindos Airport Flag of EcuadorPortoviejo, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    PVO 215 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min
  9. 9
    Francisco De Orellana Airport Flag of EcuadorCoca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    OCC 228 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min
  10. 10
    Eloy Alfaro International Airport Flag of EcuadorManta, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    MEC 240 km149 mi · ~4 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Chimborazo Airport2.2 km
  • Rio Amazonas Airport · SESM68 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Riobamba?

The nearest airport to Riobamba is Chachoán Regional Airport (ATF), about 52 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 148 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Riobamba?

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 148 km from Riobamba in a straight line — roughly 2 h 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Riobamba?

Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) — 85 km, Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) — 91 km and Jumandy Airport (TNW) — 137 km.

How long does it take to get from Riobamba to Chachoán Regional Airport?

About 55 min by car for the 52 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.