Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Quito — Transport Guide 2026
Quito (UIO) is 11 miles east of central Quito. Aeroservicios public bus $8 to Quitumbe / Río Coca terminals in 60-90 min. Taxi $25-35 to Old Town / Mariscal. Uber $18-30.
UIO18 km to cityUSDLatin America
Last updated: 2026-08
Cheapest
Aeroservicios ($8)
Fastest
Uber — 30-45 min off-peak
Every transport option compared
Aeroservicios to Quitumbe/Río Coca
bus · Best for: Cheapest to city
Cost
$8
Time
60-90 min to terminals
Frequency
Every 30-60 min · 04:00-22:00
Then Metro/Trole/Ecovía to Old Town or Mariscal.
Metered taxi (from official rank)
taxi · Best for: Direct + groups
Cost
$25-35 to Old Town / Mariscal
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber / Cabify / InDrive
ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
$18-30
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber technically restricted at UIO — meet driver outside airport zone.
Achupallas / hotel transfers
shuttle · Best for: Hotel pickup + Mindo cloud forest onward
Cost
$25-40
Time
45-90 min
Frequency
Pre-arranged
Rental car (on-site)
car rental · Best for: Cotopaxi + Otavalo road trips
Cost
$35-65/day
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
Scam warning
Only use taxis from the OFFICIAL RANK outside arrivals. AVOID drivers approaching you inside — Quito has active taxi scams quoting $50-80. Verify meter or agree fixed price before entering.
Full Quito taxi-scam safety guide →Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.
Getting out of Quito (UIO)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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How far is Mariscal Sucre International Airport from Quito?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 18 km from Quito city centre.
What is the cheapest way from UIO to Quito?
Aeroservicios ($8)
What is the fastest way from UIO to Quito?
Uber — 30-45 min off-peak