| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
| Average price | £718 | Average for round-trip flights in July 2022 |
| Round-trip from | £587 | From London to Quito Mariscal Sucr |
| One-way from | £8 | One-way flight from London to Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) |
Information is based on travel restrictions from United Kingdom to Quito Mariscal Sucr
Most visitors from United Kingdom need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Quito Mariscal Sucr.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Quito Mariscal Sucr.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering Quito Mariscal Sucr.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Travelers are required to complete a health declaration form online before departure to Ecuador. Travelers who are unable to complete the form online must submit a physical form to the Ministry of Health officials on arrival in Ecuador.
Traffic Control Card for the Galapagos Islands - Travelers must complete a traffic control card issued by the Galapagos Government Council. Travelers can receive this card from the Galapagos Government Council counter located in Quito or Guayaquil airports.
Returning to United Kingdom from Quito Mariscal Sucr
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Quito Mariscal Sucr are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering United Kingdom.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Quito Mariscal Sucr are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.
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LON - UIO Price
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£607 - £1,294
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UIO Temperature
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19 - 20 °C
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UIO Rainfall
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11 - 83 mm
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Quito is very close to the equator and located on a high altitude, so temperatures remain fairly steady but moderate, between 10 and 21 degrees Celsius, all year. There is a cool, dry season between June and September, which is the peak season for tourism and when most travellers book flights to Quito. Another peak period occurs from late December to early June. Every year on the 6th December people gather in the streets to celebrate the Fiestas de Quito which to commemorate the day the Spanish laid the foundation of the city. Expect to see large crowds dancing and having fun under a spectacular display of fireworks. The electric carnival atmosphere is really worth the visit. This corresponds with the most popular holiday times for European and North American visitors.
Travelling to Quito outside the busy June to December and Christmas period peak times will save you money as this is when cheap flights to Quito will be available. Carnival time, on the Monday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday, is also an expensive time. Ecuadorians unite to celebrate Carnival is their own special way through throwing water balloons, flour bags, and eggs at one another.
It may be cheapest to book a flight to Quito during the less popular rainy season from December to March.
Quito is the capital city of Ecuador and dates from 1533, when it was built on the ruins of the Inca capital conquered by the Spanish. The city is sited high in an Andean valley and at 9,350 feet above sea level (2,800 metres), it is the second highest capital city in the world. Quito’s historic Spanish-colonial city centre is fantastically well preserved and was key in the city becoming the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Here you will find wonderful areas like the church and square of Santo Domingo, the Street of the Seven Crosses and San Francisco Square. The oldest street is La Ronda, which bustles with eateries, art and nightlife. The Plaza Grande is the city’s main square and is lined with impressive official buildings. La Mariscal, meanwhile, is the area to visit for entertainment and is a cosmopolitan mix of visitors and locals, all enjoying wonderful food, drink and dancing together. To the north of this historic centre, modern northern Quito has lots of nightlife, urban parks and museums and is well worth a visit. The city is centrally located in the centre-north region of Ecuador and makes for an ideal base to explore other areas of the country, from the Amazon, to the Cloud Forest and the fascinating Galapagos Islands. Quito has something for everyone, from an active nightlife and cultural scene, to rich history and stunning architecture. The city has undergone a substantial preservation and restoration project and remains an architectural jewel of South America.
Three different bus networks serve the city and they are very inexpensive. Taxis are also relatively reasonably priced, and cycles and scooters are available to rent for fair fees.
Flights to Quito are served by Quito International Airport (UIO) which is located some 16 miles (25km) to the northeast of Quito. Traffic can be heavy and transfer times can be up to 90 minutes. There is a public bus service into the city. This will take you to Rio Coca, where you can take the Metro to Mariscal. There is also an express bus and taxis available from the airport.
Located in the northern part of Quito, five minutes’ drive from the city centre, Mariscal Sucre International Airport is a busy airport serving as the main hub for flights to Ecuador. Generally referred to as Quito Mariscal Airport, the facility processes nearly four million passengers each year. Services are basic but well-maintained, and the staff is both friendly and efficient.
Most flights to Mariscal Sucre International Airport are from other cities in South and Central America (Bogota, Panama City, Caracas, Lima, Medellin, San Jose de Costa Rica and Manta), but there are long-haul flights available from a few major cities such as New York, Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Madrid and Amsterdam.
Due to its location in Quito, the airport cannot expand to accommodate the increasing demand for flights to Ecuador and a second facility is currently being built 11 miles (17.7km) outside the city. In the meantime, however, being inside the city limits means a cheap and easy trip to your destination.
For a flight to Quito, you will be flying into Mariscal Sucr. Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) is just 14.0 mi from the centre of the city.