Travelling from Manta Airport (MEC) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport is 50 minutes.
Manta and Quito share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from MEC to UIO start from 07:28 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 21:44 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 23 weekly Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MEC to UIO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like November, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Avianca is your gateway to exploring Quito (and maybe even some other great parts of Ecuador!). Browse the direct flights from Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Avianca.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier operating MEC to UIO flights. A reliable 97.84% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a popular stopover on the MEC to UIO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manta Airport (MEC) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flight is R 661. A return ticket right now is R 1,429. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from MEC to UIO by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Manta Airport (MEC)
94% of flights leaving Manta Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from MEC.
Manta Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Manta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MEC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
If you're arriving on a late Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near UIO:
Grab a Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport rental car and discover Quito and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Quito. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
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 Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Quito in March.
Lock in your flight from Manta Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Quito during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEC to UIO in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Quito. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000.
Cuenca is another favourite destination in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No journey is complete without experiencing Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
