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How to get fromArequipa to Ecuadorby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Arequipa to Ecuador by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane AQP - GYE
    7h 25m
    $252–526

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Lima-Cucuta / ...
    41h 39m
    $138–218

  3. Drive  2,452.1 km

    1. Drive from Arequipa to Guayaquilcar car 2,452.1 km
    33h 19m
    $369–533

  4. Fly to Tumbes, bus

    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane AQP - TBP
    2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus bus
    8h 1m
    $164–280

  5. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane AQP - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    8h 12m
    $174–385

  6. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Limabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Duránbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Durán to Guayaquilbus bus
    2d 1h
    $187–289

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,839.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Ecuador?

LATAM Chile flies from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arequipa to Guayaquil via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 41h 39m.

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