Guayaquil Airport

Arrived in Guayaquil with Avianca from Bogota last week. The airport is a beautiful and modern structure clean and functional. Immigration was less than professional with the agent being rude and curt. On departure after a very quick check-in I once again faced a less than friendly immigration agent. At least the departure tax is now included in the price of your ticket. Jose Joaquim de Olmedo airport is the only choice for southern Ecuador and if not for the poorly trained personnel it provides a good facility for travelers. In the main terminal on arrival there are several eateries to choose from including a few US chains.

Arrived from Miami immigration quick and well organised luggage pick up was relatively fast. Staff speaks limited or no english could not explain why you need to screen your luggage by leaving customs. (Have not seen it at other airports yet). ATM's are available food court offers variety of food though quite expensive.

I use this airport frequently in general is comfortable. Although relatively new terminal it got some issues the air conditioning is usually too hot. The waiting areas are excellent at airside although the reception area could get crowd because is narrow. Toilets are clean but need more attention on supplies. The vertical traffic to the ground and parking area lacks of adequate infrastructure there is only one elevator and just one moving escalator going up.