How to find cheap flights to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
At the moment, R 16,442 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to UIO for R 30,426.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Quito, where Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Quito
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Quito in May.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to UIO.
Travel to Quito in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to UIO, but also when fares can be more expensive.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Quito are often cheaper.
With averages of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF), August is when Quito is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
July is your safest bet for clearer skies. With 17 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Quito.
The wettest time of year is April. Visit then and you'll likely get around 27 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Travel to Quito without any stops. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
Think about booking your UIO plane ticket with Copa. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 92% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
When you land at UIO, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Curl up in bed shortly after your flight to UIO. Choose any of these stays near Mariscal Sucre International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Pick up a car hire in UIO with leading companies like Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar. Get behind the wheel and get ready to explore Quito and beyond.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 89% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you're flying out to continue your trip or to get home.
Getting to central Quito from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Central Quito is about 40 kilometres from UIO.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to UIO, it'll take around 45 minutes to reach the centre.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes when using public transport.
Quito has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Quito highlights
Jump off your flight to Quito and head directly for these well-known attractions:
Free Walking Tour Quito: Located around 5 kilometres south-west of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Alado Ilaló Garden: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Quito. You'll find this park roughly 10 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 kilometres south-west of the centre of Quito.
How to get to Santo Domingo de los Colorados from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Setting out for the nearby city of Santo Domingo de los Colorados? It's about 193 kilometres from UIO. Allow around 3 hours 40 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Ibarra
If Ibarra is on your radar, it's about 56 kilometres from Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
The drive time to Ibarra is roughly 2 hours.
Explore more of Ecuador
There's a whole lot more to experience in Ecuador, starting with Guayaquil. Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal are must-do's in this city, which is about 290 kilometres south-west of Quito. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) is the closest airport in Guayaquil.
Another city in Ecuador that has plenty of appeal is Santo Domingo de los Colorados. From Quito, it's roughly 88 kilometres west and features highlights like Bosque Primario San Luis and las palmas ciudad verde Park. Swing by D Art House Theatre too.
Make room for new experiences in Manta, which is roughly 274 kilometres west of Quito. Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Las Malvinas Park give you plenty of reason to visit. You can get to this city by flying into Manta Airport (MEC).
