Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

Overview

The primary airport serving Ecuador, Mariscal Sucre International Airport is conveniently located near downtown Quito, which is convenient for travellers getting to their hotels but inconvenient in that it prevents the airport from expanding to meet increased traffic. Serving roughly four million passengers each year, the airport can be rather crowded at peak times because of this. A second facility is currently being constructed 11 miles (18km) outside of Quito however, and should be completed in 2012.

The current facility is made up of a single terminal split into national and international areas. Facilities are basic and rather old, but well-maintained, with a few shops and restaurants to browse.

Flights to Mariscal Sucre International Airport come mostly from other destinations in South and Central America, including Panama City, Lima, Bogoto, Caracas and Medellin; however there are some long-haul flights available to major cities like New York, Atlanta, Miami, Amsterdam and Madrid.

Location

The airport is situated three miles (5km) from Quito city centre.

Getting to the city

Taxis are available outside the terminal, and there are bus services available. Where possible, use the free bus transfers provided by your hotel; arrange this in advance.

Time

Local time is GMT -5.

Contacts

Tel: +593 (0)2 2944 900 ext 2608.

Car rental

Avis, Budget and Hertz are represented at the airport along with some local companies.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are readily available for transfers into the city. Insist that the meter is turned on at the start of the ride. Taxi vouchers can be bought outside of the Arrivals terminal. An average fare to the centre of Quito is around US$26.

Transfer between terminals

There are two terminals, linked by a pedestrian walkway.

Facilities

Facilities include shops, restaurants, cafes and duty-free shopping and tourist information desks. Banks, ATMs and currency exchange are available. There is also telephone and Internet access. Passengers with special needs are catered for and a wheelchair service is available on request.

Parking

Long and short-term parking is available, charged at US$2 for the first hour and US$1.50 for each additional hour.

Departure Tax

Airport tax: US$2 (Domestic), US$40.80 (International).

Website

www.aeropuertoquito.aero

Airlines

Flights to Mariscal Sucre International Airport are available via Continental, Delta, Iberia, KLM, AeroGal, Avianca, Conviasa, Copa, Icaro, LAN Ecuador, TACA, and TAME.

Internet

There is free wifi throughout the airport.

Business Lounges

There is a VIP lounge in the international departures area.

Quito Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.