Cheap Flights to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Quito International Airport serves Ecuador’s capital, a UNESCO World Heritage city nestled high in the Andes and widely regarded as South America’s primary gateway to the legendary Galapagos Islands. UIO offers travelers access to one of the continent’s most historically rich capitals alongside extraordinary natural wonders.

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About Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

UIO is served by Avianca, LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, offering extensive connectivity across the Americas. As Ecuador’s primary international gateway, the airport supports significant tourism to both the capital and onward connections to the Galapagos.

IATA/ICAO codes

 UIO / SEQM

Location

Approximately 18 km from downtown Quito

Key airlines

 Avianca, LATAM Airlines, American Airlines

Popular Routes to and from Quito

UIO’s network spans extensive North and South American connectivity.

Route Type

Popular Connections

North America

Miami, New York, Houston

South America

Bogota, Lima, Santiago

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights

Booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead of travel is recommended, particularly for onward Galapagos connections. The drier months from June to September offer the most favorable conditions for exploring the capital and nearby highlands.

About Quito

Quito is Ecuador’s capital, a UNESCO World Heritage city set dramatically in the Andean highlands with a remarkably well-preserved colonial core. The city serves as both a major cultural destination and the essential gateway for travelers heading onward to the Galapagos Islands.

Things to Know When Flying Into Quito

Quito’s historic center is one of the largest and best-preserved in Latin America, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status.


Most Galapagos Islands travel connects through Quito via a domestic flight to Baltra or San Cristobal.


At over 2,800 meters elevation, visitors should allow time to acclimatize to Quito’s high-altitude setting.


The equator monument just outside the city marks Ecuador’s namesake geographic line.

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FAQs — Flights to International Airport

Quito is Ecuador's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city, serving as the primary gateway to the Andean highlands, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands.

Avianca, LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines operate scheduled service connecting Quito to the Americas and beyond.

The airport is located about 18 km (11 miles) from central Quito, roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive.

Miami to Quito is one of the busiest international routes, reflecting strong travel ties with the United States.

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