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Guayaquil (GYE) airport

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  Guayaquil airport (GYE)

  What are the terminals, contact information and location?

  What are today's scheduled Departures flights?

  What are today's scheduled Arrivals flights?

  What are the car rental companies that are at the airport?

  What services, facilities and Lounges does the airport offer?

  What are the transportation services?

  Can I sleep at the airport and what hotels are there?

  What are the parking options?

  What airlines serve the airport?

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Metrovía's Metroexpress service has a stop right in front of the terminal and goes to the historical center from south to north. Ticket price: USD0.30.

The fare for both cab and Uber is about USD4.00-6.00 to the city center. The terminal stop is exclusive for cabs, so if you request a vehicle through cell phone apps, you will have to coordinate the pick-up point with the driver.

As a first requirement, you will need to have an accommodation reservation for all the days you will be on the island, as well as a round-trip airline ticket. Also, during the check-in process, you will need to fill out a form to enter the islands. Then you must go to the office of the Galapagos Government Council to hand in the form and present your identity card, passport and airline ticket. This office is located in the boarding hall and operates from 6:00 am until the last flight. There they will also check your luggage to verify that you are not carrying prohibited objects (water, animal and vegetable derivatives, etc.). After the check, you will get your transit card by paying USD20.00.

Once you land at Galapagos Seymour Airport, pick up your bags and go through passport control. You will have to pay in cash the entrance fee to the National Park (USD200.00 foreign tourists, USD30.00 domestic tourists).

The SIM Store is located in the boarding hall and is open 24 hours a day.

Bluefon and Smartphone Soluciones are located in the international pre-boarding area (24 hours).

Wifi-to-go is located in the International Arrivals Hall, baggage claim area (6:00 am to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 2:00 am).

There are several services available 24 hours a day, including stores, duty free, dining options and cafeterias, as well as a VIP lounge to make your wait more comfortable and carefree. If your wait is too long, you may consider resting in a nearby hotel.

Secure Wrap is located in the Arrivals Hall (Tel +593 4 216 9246) and provides 24-hour packing and luggage storage (Monday and Tuesday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Wednesday to Sunday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm).

If your luggage or personal belongings were lost during your trip, you should consult with the respective airline. If they were lost inside the airport terminal, you can contact the Security Department during business hours at Tel +593 4 216 9169 ext. 1148.

Global Exchange offices are open 24 hours a day and are located in the Arrivals and Departures Halls. Throughout the terminal there are also several ATMs of various banks, while Banco Bolivariano has a branch with teller service in the boarding hall (Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm).

Farmacia Fybeca is located in the Arrivals Hall and is open 24 hours a day.

The agencies are located in the Departures Hall.

Tecnoviajes - Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Speed Travel - Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

 

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  Guayaquil airport (GYE)

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