During the curfew, the José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport in Guayaquil will operate normally, with specific documents required for passenger movement during curfew hours.
The José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador, will continue to operate normally during the upcoming curfew, which takes effect at 11 PM until 5 AM starting Sunday and lasting until March 31. Despite the restrictions during the curfew hours, the airport is accommodating an average of about seven flights daily to and from international destinations including Bogotá, Lima, Santiago de Chile, New York, and Miami.
Authorities have advised travelers that they must carry documentation that verifies their travel plans if they need to travel to or from the airport during curfew hours. Acceptable forms of documentation include boarding passes, reservation confirmations, or check-in confirmations, whether physical or digital. This measure ensures that passengers can demonstrate their legitimacy for travel in the curfew timeframe, allowing for smoother airport access.
Additionally, travelers are encouraged to pre-arrange their transportation to the airport, utilizing options such as the Taxis Cooperative of Guayaquil Airport. The airport's management has stressed the importance of planning ahead to avoid any complications or delays when accessing the airport during these unusual hours of operation, ultimately ensuring continued connectivity for travelers during the curfew period.
