Flying from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Quito.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your UIO to AMS flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
418 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Return flights start at 917 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from UIO to AMS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Mariscal Sucre International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 88.71% of flights that depart UIO arrive at their destination on time.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Quito. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
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Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
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To get the best deal, book your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Amsterdam in January.
Lock in your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from UIO to AMS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
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