Cheap Flights to Eloy Alfaro International Airport
Traveling to Ecuador’s Pacific coast? Discover flights to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), the main gateway to Manta and the beaches of Manabí Province.
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Eloy Alfaro International Airport is a joint civil and military airport serving Manta, a city on Ecuador’s Pacific coast in Manabí Province. It offers nonstop flights to two destinations, Quito and Panama City, with three airlines operating a combined schedule of around 30 flights a day.
Airport code
MEC (ICAO: SEMT)
Location
Manta, Manabí, Ecuador
Airlines serving
Avianca, LATAM, Copa Airlines
Popular Routes to and from Manta
Frequent service to Quito anchors Manta’s schedule, alongside a shorter international hop to Panama City.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Quito
International
Panama City
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally offers good value for routes into Manta. The best times to visit are typically from May through October, during the dry season, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those periods and around local holidays.
About Manta
Manta is a coastal city in Manabí Province known for its beaches and its role as one of Ecuador’s leading tuna fishing ports. It also serves as a convenient jumping-off point for nearby coastal towns such as Canoa and Montañita, both popular for surfing and beach life along Ecuador’s Pacific coast.
Things to Know When Flying Into Manta
Quito and Panama City together account for essentially all of the airport’s scheduled arrivals.
Panama City, served by Copa Airlines, is the airport’s only international route, taking around two hours.
There are no direct flights to the United States or Europe; travelers typically connect through Quito or Panama City.
As a joint civil-military facility, the airport shares its runway with operations of the Ecuadorian armed forces.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Avianca, LATAM, and Copa Airlines serve Eloy Alfaro International Airport, connecting Manta to Quito and Panama City.
Quito is the busiest route from Manta, making up the majority of the airport's scheduled departures alongside the flight to Panama City.
No, there are no direct flights between Manta and the United States. Travelers typically connect through Quito or Panama City.
Yes, the airport is a joint use civil and military facility, operated alongside the Ecuadorian armed forces.
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally offers good value, with the best times to visit typically from May through October, during the dry season.
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