Flying from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is two hours behind Quito, where Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your UIO to Vancouver flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
UIO is around 13 kilometres from central Quito. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near UIO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
Mariscal Sucre International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from UIO land on schedule 88.71% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Vancouver
R 6,281 is currently the best price for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Vancouver flight. Return plane tickets start from R 12,235. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from UIO to Vancouver if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Vancouver. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your flight from UIO to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. Once you've disembarked your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Following your UIO to Vancouver flight, kick back at a hotel close to CXH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CXH a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Step off your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Vancouver and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and usually takes 1 hour to reach by car.
The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes using public transport.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, choose a hotel close to YXX. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your UIO to Vancouver flight:
Whether you're after a zippy compact for solo travel or a roomy SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the perfect Abbotsford Airport rental car for your needs. Explore the types of wheels available from suppliers such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Around one week before your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Vancouver is the ideal time to secure your vehicle from YXX. You're more likely to find a cheaper rate or even pick up some early bird discounts.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Before booking your flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Vancouver, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Vancouver offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before booking a Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Vancouver flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from UIO to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Vancouver, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are highlights which should feature on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Kamloops is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without dropping by Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
