Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito's timezone is UTC-5, making Quito six hours behind Alicante.
To ensure you get on your ALC to UIO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Many travellers pass through Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Right now, R 7,885 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,977. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ALC to UIO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights departing from Alicante-Elche Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Alicante-Elche Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ALC:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
If you're coming in on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near UIO:
Explore without limits with a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and discover more of Quito and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Quito in April.
Lock in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Quito during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to UIO in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've seen Quito, now it's time to discover other corners of Ecuador. Travel around 274 kilometres south-west to Guayaquil to check off its must-visit sights. From Malecon 2000 to Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 306 kilometres south of Quito, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
