Travelling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is one hour behind Quito, where Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located. Mexico City runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your UIO to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
UIO is about 13 kilometres from central Quito. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near UIO? If you've booked an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Mariscal Sucre International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 88.71% of flights that take off from UIO arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Mexico City flight is $468. The cheapest price for a return flight is $879. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from UIO to Mexico City, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Mexico City. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Explore without limits with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and find adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from UIO to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Mexico City has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Make yourself at home here after your UIO to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and be off and running.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from NLU one week in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Mexico City. The city buzzes in peak season, but rates are usually higher and top attractions can be crowded. Visit Mexico City in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from UIO to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mexico City right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are major attractions which should be on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No journey is complete without a visit to Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
