Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
The timezone in Quito is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Santiago.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SCL to UIO flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SCL and UIO:
Jorge Chavez International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight is 120 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 275 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to UIO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from SCL to UIO is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that take off from SCL reach their destination without delay.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SCL? If you're catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
If you're getting in on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near UIO:
Hit the road running by picking up a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar to explore Quito and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Quito. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Quito. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL 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 once you've seen the sights of Quito. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
Cuenca is another sought-after destination in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No journey is complete without visiting El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.