Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito is eight hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your IST to UIO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and UIO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
R 9,068 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 17,362. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IST to UIO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to UIO.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near IST:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
If you're getting in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near UIO:
Grab a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and explore Quito and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre International Airport around three weeks ahead.
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.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Quito. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Quito, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IST to UIO in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-west of Quito, a visit to Guayaquil will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
Around 306 kilometres south of Quito, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Start your sightseeing at El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
