Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport.
Quito is six hours behind Amsterdam and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of six weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flights. The 09:55 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. KLM operates the last service of the day at 10:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your AMS to UIO flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Quito (and then discovering more of Ecuador!) is easy with KLM. This popular airline has direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with KLM on this route.
With 67.44% of services landing on schedule, KLM is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to UIO flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between AMS and UIO:
Madrid Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
At the moment, R 7,950 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,833. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from AMS to UIO, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AMS to UIO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near UIO:
Follow your own route with a Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Quito and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, Quito is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Quito in March.
When booking your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Quito, with the temperature ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to UIO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be explored once you've seen Quito. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000.
Cuenca is another essential stop in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No journey is complete without visiting Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
