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Nearest Airport to Santiago: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Santiago is Chachoán Regional Airport (ATF), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 111 km away.

Closest airport ATF Chachoán Regional Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car
Closest international GYE José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport 111 km · 69 mi · ~1 h 59 min by car

Airports near Santiago

  1. 1
    Chachoán Regional Airport Flag of EcuadorAmbato, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    ATF 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  2. 2
    Cotopaxi International Airport Flag of EcuadorLatacunga, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    LTX 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  3. 3
    José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flag of EcuadorGuayaquil, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    GYE 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
  4. 4
    Coronel E Carvajal Airport Flag of EcuadorMacas, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    XMS 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  5. 5
    Mariscal Lamar Airport Flag of EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    CUE 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  6. 6
    Jumandy Airport Flag of EcuadorAhuano, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    TNW 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 05 min
  7. 7
    Reales Tamarindos Airport Flag of EcuadorPortoviejo, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    PVO 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min
  8. 8
    Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flag of EcuadorQuito, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    UIO 189 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
  9. 9
    Eloy Alfaro International Airport Flag of EcuadorManta, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    MEC 205 km127 mi · ~3 h 39 min
  10. 10
    Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport Flag of EcuadorSanta Rosa, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    ETR 223 km139 mi · ~3 h 59 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Santiago?

The nearest airport to Santiago is Chachoán Regional Airport (ATF), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 111 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Santiago?

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 111 km from Santiago in a straight line — roughly 1 h 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Santiago?

Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) — 98 km, José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) — 111 km and Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) — 118 km.

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

About 1 h 17 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.