Travelling from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Medellin. Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Medellin.
Take your pick of 4 direct flights a week between Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) and Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). This is the busiest route, with AVIANCA offering a 9:40pm departure from MDE to UIO.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Medellin to UIO.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) leave from this terminal.
AVIANCA is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport jetting out of MDE.
The most frequently booked airline between MDE and UIO is Avianca.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 74.29% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Travelling from central Medellin to MDE takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport:
Of all flights departing from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is one of the options between Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and UIO.
On public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Medellin to UIO flight? Check in to a hotel near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 55%.
About Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
If you have a late flight from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near UIO:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and explore beyond Quito's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, central Quito is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Right now, $369 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $666. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Medellin to UIO. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
September is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Quito based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC. Book your Medellin to UIO plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 18ºC.
More about Quito
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Quito right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Medellin to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Free Walking Tour Quito, Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are top sights which should feature on any good Quito itinerary.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered once you've seen Quito. Around 290 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Crystal Palace.
Manta is another must-experience destination in Ecuador and is around 274 kilometres west of Quito. No trip is complete without visiting Playa de Tarqui, Las Malvinas Park and Miraflores Park.
