Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

Arrivals at Quito proceed through a streamlined sequence on the ground floor, from immigration control to baggage claim and customs.

• Follow signs towards immigration upon deplaning; international arriving passengers must present a valid passport with at least six months remaining validity.
• Proceed to the baggage reclaim area located immediately past the immigration desks to collect checked luggage.
• Pass through customs inspection; luggage is screened via X-ray machines, and physical checks may be conducted.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall, where ground transportation counters, official taxi desks, and exchange services are available.

• Train

  Express Airport Bus (AeroServicio)

  Direct express bus service running between the airport terminal and the Antigua Terminal Aéreo (Parke Bicentenario) in northern Quito.

  Time:

  roughly 45-60 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically $8-$10 USD

• Bus

  Public Bus (City Transit)

  Public buses run from the airport transport terminal to major Quito bus terminals such as Río Coca (north) and Quitumbe (south).

  Time:

  roughly 60-90 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically under $3 USD

• Taxi

  Licenced Airport Taxi

  Official airport taxis are available 24/7 directly outside the arrivals hall with fixed or metered rates to various Quito districts.

  Time:

  roughly 45-60 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically $25-$35 USD

• Ride-hailing

  Rideshare / Private Transfer

  App-based rideshares and pre-booked private transfers can pick up passengers at designated curbside zones outside the terminal.

  Time:

  roughly 45-60 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically $20-$35 USD

Transferring between international and domestic flights takes place within the same building, though passengers coming from international flights must pass through immigration and customs.

• Passengers arriving on international flights and connecting to domestic destinations must clear Ecuadorian immigration and customs first.
• Collect checked baggage after immigration before re-checking it at the domestic departures counters if baggage was not checked through to the final destination.
• Proceed to the upper level for domestic departures security screening.
• Allow at least two to three hours for international-to-domestic flight connections.

Free public Wi-Fi access is available throughout the main terminal building for all travellers.

• Connect to the official airport Wi-Fi network from your device settings.
• A splash page will prompt you to accept terms and conditions to activate access.
• Coverage extends across passenger waiting areas, check-in halls, and arrivals.

Ecuador uses the United States Dollar (USD) as its official currency. Cash is widely used, particularly for small purchases and transit.

• ATMs accepting major international bank cards are located in both landside and airside areas of the terminal.
• Currency exchange counters operate in the arrivals hall for foreign currency conversion.
• Carry small denomination banknotes ($1, $5, $10) as drivers and vendors often cannot provide change for $20 or $50 notes.

A range of dining options is available in both the public area and past security in the departures halls.

• Landside areas feature coffee shops, casual eateries, and snack bars accessible to arriving passengers and visitors.
• Airside departure concourses offer quick-service restaurants, local food outlets, and international chains.
• Limited food options remain open late at night to accommodate overnight flight operations.

Pay-per-use and airline lounges operate in both the domestic and international departures concourses.

• International VIP Lounge offers comfortable seating, snacks, Wi-Fi, and shower facilities past international security.
• Domestic VIP Lounge provides business facilities and refreshments for passengers travelling within Ecuador.
• Access can be purchased at the door or obtained via qualifying lounge membership programs and premium class tickets.

Accommodation options are available directly adjacent to the airport grounds as well as in nearby Tababela and Puembo.

• Wyndham Quito Airport is located on airport property within walking distance or a short shuttle ride from the terminal.
• Several small hotels and guesthouses in Tababela offer shuttle service to and from the airport.
• Booking overnight stays near the airport is recommended for early morning domestic connections.

Baggage facilities include luggage wrapping, short-term storage, and lost property assistance in the terminal.

• Luggage wrapping and protection services are located in the main check-in hall prior to security.
• Left-luggage (storage) options are available for travellers wishing to store bags temporarily.
• For delayed or damaged baggage, report directly to your airline's ground handling service desk in the reclaim area.

The terminal includes essential amenities for families travelling with young children.

• Baby-changing rooms and nursing facilities are located near major restroom blocks.
• Elevators link all terminal levels for easy pushchair navigation.
• Children's play areas are situated in the departure concourses past security.

• ATMs and Currency Exchange
• Duty-Free Shops
• Information Desks
• Medical Centre
• Luggage Storage
• VIP Lounges
• Car Rental Desks

Local emergency number: 911 (Ecuador National Emergency).

• Dial 911 for all immediate emergency services (police, ambulance, fire) within Ecuador.
• A first aid station / medical centre is located within the airport terminal building for immediate medical assistance.
• Contact your country's embassy or consulate in Quito if you lose your passport or require urgent consular assistance.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Quiport - Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre de QuitoOfficial airport source
• Ministerio del Interior Ecuador - Control MigratorioGovernment source
• Servicio Nacional de Aduana del Ecuador (SENAE)Government source
• AeroServicio - Servicio de Transporte Aeropuerto QuitoOfficial transit source
• Servicio Integrado de Seguridad ECU 911Government source