Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
The timezone in Quito is UTC-5, which is ten hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to UIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight is 870 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 1.917 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MAA to UIO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Chennai Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAA to UIO.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.04% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near UIO instead:
Grab a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and discover Quito and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre International Airport about three weeks before your departure 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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Quito in April.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with the temperature ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to UIO in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be explored after you've seen Quito. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
Cuenca is another standout destination in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No trip is complete without experiencing El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
