Travelling from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) out of here.
Quito is two hours behind Buenos Aires. Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Buenos Aires to UIO.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
AEP is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield:
84% of flights leaving Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from AEP.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Think about kicking off your trip from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE). You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to UIO can be booked with AVIANCA.
On the EZE to UIO route, Avianca is the airline most travellers rely on.
Want to fly with the most punctual carrier? Go with Avianca. 81.4% of its flights between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport touch down on schedule.
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Check out these connections between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and UIO:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kms (20 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Buenos Aires to UIO flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport has a track record for punctuality. 84% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near UIO:
Travel at your own speed with a Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and chase adventure across Quito and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Getting from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, central Quito is around 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is £204. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £359. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Buenos Aires to UIO if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). July is when most people travel to Quito. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in September.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to UIO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Quito to range from 7ºC to 19ºC.
July has temperatures of between 7ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Quito
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Quito:
Free Walking Tour Quito and Quito Historic Centre are just two of the top attractions to add to your Quito itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Catedral Metropolitana de Quito.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Quito. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the southwest, top sights here include Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Crystal Palace.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) west of Quito, Manta is another favourite stop in Ecuador. No visit is complete without checking out Playa de Tarqui, Las Malvinas Park and Miraflores Park.