Travelling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Manta Airport (MEC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport is 50 minutes.
Quito and Manta follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from UIO to MEC start from 05:58 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:15 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 28 weekly Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your UIO to MEC flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Manta (and then exploring more of Ecuador!) is a breeze with AVIANCA. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
With a dependable 90.91% of services arriving on schedule, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating UIO to MEC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Manta Airport (MEC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport flight is R 890. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,629. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from UIO to MEC by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from UIO to MEC.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport.
Handy information about Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Mariscal Sucre International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 88.71% of flights that take off from UIO reach their destination on time.
Central Quito to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to UIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Manta Airport (MEC)
If you're coming in on a late Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MEC:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Manta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and explore beyond Manta's main sights.
Booking your ride from Manta Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Manta Airport (MEC) to central Manta
From Manta Airport, Manta is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Manta Airport (MEC)
The quietest month for a flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Manta based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Manta is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Manta Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from UIO to MEC in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Manta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Manta, a visit to Guayaquil will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
Around 257 kilometres east of Manta, Quito is another favourite stop in Ecuador. No visit is complete without checking out Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
