Travelling from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Panama City is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flying out of Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB).
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City.
The most popular route is from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), with 37 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from PTY to UIO is the 9:33am Copa Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:31pm with Copa Airlines.
Your flight from Panama City to UIO won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like January or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) operate out of this terminal.
Copa Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport departing from PTY.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Copa from PTY to UIO.
With an impressive 92.63% of services arriving as scheduled, Copa leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
88% of flights leaving Panama City Tocumen International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from PTY.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
You can book a direct Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) plane ticket out of Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB). See if flying from BLB works better for your plans.
Take a direct flight from Panama City to UIO with Aeroregional. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of BLB.
On the BLB to UIO route, Aeroregional is the go-to airline for most travellers.
On public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to BLB in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
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The majority of flights that leave Panama Pacifico International Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 88%.
About Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
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Getting from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Quito. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is R 3,797. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,541. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Panama City to UIO if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Plan your visit to Quito in December for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Book your Panama City to UIO plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport in July when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Quito
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Quito right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Quito when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Quito Historic Centre followed by Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be explored once you've seen Quito. Around 290 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000.
If you're ready to explore another side of Ecuador, head for Manta, about 274 kilometres west of Quito. Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Playa Santa Marianita are among its highlights.
