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Today I invite you to tour the new terminal of the General Eloy Alfaro International Airport from the city of Manta and learn more about their flights and airlines.
Was a 16 april 2016 at 18:58 hours when an earthquake 7.8 degrees hit the province of Manabi, with an unfortunate balance of hundreds of deaths and a great impact on the infrastructure of this area and other neighboring provinces
In these affectations, the Manta International Airport was not exempt from damage, its control tower collapsed and the terminal suffered damage that forced its total demolition and the construction of a terminal provisional, which worked until the end of 2022.
Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport
Finally, in its second inauguration, the 5 from December to 2022 past the city of Manta was able to see the new terminal of an airport that has great potential operational and today we are going to visit it together.
First, We start with a video of the tour I took, in case you also want to meet him this way:
(THERE IT IS: GUY, ICAO: DISTRICT) It is the main airport in Manabí and is still administered by the DGAC while its delegation is working on the Manta Municipality or a foreign company. With a runway of 2.860 meters long by 46 meters wide has excellent technical characteristics to develop new routes, how is the Copa Airlines which will start next June.
The new terminal has 5.000 square meters of construction and has a capacity greater than 400 passengers at rush hour and required an investment of more than $25 million dollars from the Government of Ecuador.
Recently, the new terminal at the airport was inaugurated, which has significantly improved the passenger experience and increased the airport's capacity to handle air traffic, I was able to tour its facilities to show you more details about it in depth.
The new terminal has modern and spacious facilities, including a spacious waiting room, check-in counters and upgraded security stations. What's more, additional passenger services have been added, like shops and restaurants, which has improved comfort and entertainment for travelers.
The new terminal has also improved efficiency and security at the airport, with the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies for the control and management of passengers. This has allowed a smoother flow and greater efficiency in the operation of the airport..
Usually, the new terminal has been an important investment for the development of the Manta Airport and for the tourism sector in the region. With its improvements in infrastructure and capacity, the airport is better prepared to serve a growing demand for travelers and to be a major aviation hub in Ecuador.
Some of the characteristics of the new Manta Airport terminal:
- expanded space: The new terminal has an expanded space that allows a greater passenger capacity and improves the comfort of travelers while waiting (adaptable according to national or international flights).
- Modern embarkation and disembarkation areas: The new terminal has modern boarding and landing areas, including advanced security checkpoints and comfortable waiting areas.
- Facilities for passengers with disabilities: The new terminal has special facilities for passengers with disabilities, which include ramps, elevators and adapted bathrooms.
- shops and restaurants: The new terminal has a wide variety of shops and restaurants for passengers, offering high quality products and services.
- VIP lounges: two VIP spaces that can operate together as national and international.
Airlines, flights and itineraries
Avianca Ecuador
This airline operates Airbus A320 aircraft from Quito with the following itineraries with 13 weekly frequencies:
- Monday two flights
- Tuesday two flights
- Wednesday two flights
- Thursday two flights
- Friday two flights
- Saturdays two flights
- sunday a flight
It is expected in the coming weeks the announcement of the airline to start flights to Galapagos.
LATAM Ecuador
The airline operates from Quito to Manta with Airbus A319 aircraft with the following itineraries with 10 weekly frequencies:
- monday a frequency
- Tuesday two flights
- Wednesday a flight
- Thursday two flights
- friday a flight
- Saturday a flight
- Sunday two flights
Copa Airlines
From the 27 next June, Copa Airlines will become the third airline regular operating in this airport from Panama City (Tocumen) to Manta with the following itineraries:
- Three weekly frequencies on Tuesdays, friday and sunday.
These flights will initially operate with Boeing aircraft 737-700.
Manta Airport Statistics
with data statistics to 2021, the airport Manta presented the following movement still in full recovery after the pandemic:
- En el aeropuerto “Eloy Alfaro” se movilizaron 73.180 passengers experiencing growth in 61,39% compared to the previous year that were recorded 45.344 passengers; in terms of cargo were transported 17,87 TM, with regard to flights through this airport, 1.149 movements.
While in the 2019, through this airport they mobilized 157.945 passengers with 3.033 aircraft movements, with which we can see that air traffic is still below the normal movement in this terminal.
Manta tourist information
Manta, Ecuador is a tourist destination that offers a wide variety of attractions for visitors of all ages and interests.. where they stand out:
- Beaches: Manta has white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, such as Murciélago beach and Tarqui beach, which are ideal for swimming, surfing and other water sports.
- National Parks: Machalilla and Los Frailes National Parks are two of the most popular tourist attractions in Manta. The parks offer a wide variety of walking trails, hiking trails and pristine beaches to enjoy.
- Culture and heritage: Manta is a city rich in history and culture, and has several museums and monuments that offer a glimpse of its heritage. The Manta Culture Museum is one of the most visited, and offers a wide variety of objects and artifacts that show the history and culture of the region.
- markets and shopping: The markets of Manta are a perfect place to buy souvenirs and local products. The central market is one of the most famous and offers a wide variety of products, from handicrafts to fresh and delicious products.
- Night life: Manta offers a wide variety of entertainment and nightlife options for visitors, from bars and clubs to restaurants and theaters.
Manta is a tourist destination that offers a wide variety of attractions for visitors of all ages and interests.. From beautiful beaches to national parks, museums and a vibrant nightlife, there is something for everyone in Manta that is ready to take off.
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