Search flights to Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport

Mariscal Sucre Airport is located about 37 km from Quito city center, and the only way to make your journey the most convenient and fastest way is to use the shuttle or city buses, which are the most popular public transportation vehicles. Taxis and car rental services are also ideal alternatives for comfortable transportation. No matter which transportation vehicle you prefer, you can reach Quito city center in maximum of 1.5 hours.

Bus

The easiest and most effortless way to travel to Quito city center from Mariscal Sucre Airport is without a doubt the city buses. The buses operate on routes towards the North and South of the city and to get a one way ticket to travel on the bus you need to get a ticket from the vending machines or ticket offices by paying 2 dollars (2016). At Rio Coca Terminal the Consorcio SOTRANOR buses start at 5:30 in the morning until 22:00 in the evening. At Quitumbe Terminal the Consorcio COSIBO buses start at 5:30 in the morning until 19:00, and all depart from the airport terminal exit. In addition to this, Aeroservicios buses also run directly to Quito city center, but are a bit more expensive than the other buses. You can get these buses by paying a fee of around 8 dollars. The biggest reason for the price difference is that the buses provide a larger capacity (46-52 people) and free Internet service. Another distinctive feature is that the buses run 365 days of the year and every hour of the day. The average duration of your bus journey is 1-1,5 hours.

Taxi

When you land at Mariscal Sucre Airport, if you have a lot of luggage or if you are in a hurry you can take one of the taxis that are waiting 24/7 outside the airport terminal. Taxis are quite expensive compared to public transportation but they provide the fastest transportation. When you step out of the airport arrivals terminal, you will find taxi stops. A taxi from the airport to the city center of Quito will cost from $ 25 and some taxi drivers will charge up to $ 45. Depending on the traffic, your journey will take an average of 45-60 minutes. In this sense, the Uber system can provide you with big discounts on prices. You can also use shared taxis if you can find other travellers going to the city center of Quito.

Rent a Car

If you are looking for a comfortable way to travel to the city center of Quito from Mariscal Sucre Airport as quickly as possible, it may be a good idea to rent a car. Before you arrive, if you do a short search on the internet you can rent a car at a more affordable price. With your international license, you can receive your vehicle in minutes. Car rental companies working at Mariscal Sucre Airport; Hertz: + (593-2) 281 8410, Avis: + (593-2) 601-6000, Locate: + (593-2) 600-2975, Budget: + (593-2) 281-8040, Thrifty: + (593-2) 222-8688. By using E28 and E35 motorways it is possible to reach Quito city center in 60 minutes or 1.5 hours.

You can benefit from a few transportation alternatives for travelling to Mariscal Sucre Airport, which is located approximately 37 kilometers of Quito city center. City buses, private buses and shuttle buses are among these options. If you want a more comfortable transportation, you can visit one of the car rental companies or use one of the taxis that you can find at many central points of the city. Whichever transportation option you choose, you can arrive at Mariscal Sucre Airport in maximum 1,5 hours.

Bus

You need to know that travelling to Mariscal Sucre Airport from the city center can take about 2 hours and it is better to take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flights. You will be offered to alternatives about Quito buses and one of these alternatives is more budget-friendly but its transportation duration is longer. You can buy your ticket by paying 2 dollars (by 2016) from the ticket machines in order to use the city buses passing through almost all of the stops in Quito city center. You can reach the airport in 2 hours in this way. However, the buses operating under the transportation company called Aeroservicios offer faster transportation service for its passengers. These buses have a capacity of 46-52 passengers. These buses can be easily found in the city and they pass through many central points. You can get your ticket by paying 8 dollars for benefitting from these buses. The reason why these buses cost more compared to other buses is that they offer service for 365 days of the year and at every hour of the day. It is possible to arrive at Mariscal Sucre Airport in about 1 hour by using these buses.

Taxi

The use of taxis in Quito city center is quite common and they are among the favorite transportation vehicles since they offer affordable travel. You can arrive at Mariscal Sucre Airport in maximum one hour by getting on one of the taxis that you can easily find in the city center for 24/7. Most of the taxis use taximeter and drivers demand about 25-30 dollars for the transportations to Mariscal Sucre Airport from the city center. However, this amount can increase to 45 dollars depending on your location. If you want to have a more affordable transportation, you can use Uber system or find a few passengers travelling to the airport and share the amount with them. In this way, you can travel to the airport in a comfortable way by paying less.

Car Rental

If you want to rent a car for your transportation to Mariscal Sucre Airport, which is only 37 kilometers away from Quito city center, you can make an online search about the car rental companies before your travel in order not to lose time in the city center trying to find a private car for your transportation. If you make a reservation in advance, you can also benefit from the discounts. You will see the offices of many global car rental companies in the city center but if you choose a local company, you can rent your car for a more affordable price. Some of the car rental companies offering service in Quito city center; Hertz: +(593-2) 281 8410, Avis: +(593-2) 601-6000, Locate: +(593-2) 600-2975, Budget: +(593-2) 281-8040, Thrifty: +(593-2) 222-8688. After renting your car, you need to follow the highway E28 through Cumbaya and Tumbaco roads which are in the east of Quito city center. Then, you need to drive northwards and follow the highway E35. You can reach Mariscal Sucre Airport in about 1-1,5 hours with the car you’ve rented.

Airport Information

Mariscal Sucre International Airport, which is the main airport of Quito, was put into service in 2013. Located 37 kilometers east of Quito city center, the airport offers many services for its passengers. Mariscal Sucre Airport is an international airport. While waiting for your flight, you can have a snack in the eating and drinking areas, or do shopping by visiting some of the stores at the airport. Mariscal Sucre Airport is one of the busiest airports of South America and Ecuador. At the airport, you can find many privileged services such as the duty free shop where you can find the products of many world-famous brands, Amazonia Cafe, Famiglia Pizzeria, Darwin's Bar, Fly Chicken Fly, Guacamole Grill, Johnny Rocket mağs, Outback Steakhouse, De Volado / To Go, T.G.I. Friday’s, De Volado/on the fly and Tres Trio, offices of many car rental companies and travel agencies, foreign exchange office, ATMs, bank, VIP and recreation rooms, free internet access etc.