Flying from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Quito is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of San Salvador.
Each week, there are nine El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 20:40 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:50 with AVIANCA.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SAL to UIO flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
AVIANCA has direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Quito — and maybe even more of Ecuador if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AVIANCA.
AVIANCA ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SAL to UIO flights, with 97.87% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAL and UIO:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Juan Santamaria International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight is R 2,542. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 4,460. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from SAL to UIO by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
El Salvador International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 84.27% of flights that take off from SAL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach El Salvador International Airport from central San Salvador, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SAL. Whether you're catching an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
If you're coming in on a late El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near UIO:
Pick up a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and explore Quito and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Mariscal Sucre International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Quito. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport for August if you want to visit Quito during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAL to UIO in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Quito. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
Cuenca is another sought-after destination in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No journey is complete without dropping by El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
