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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
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Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
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
Varies by provider — check when booking
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.

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 pick

Driver 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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Frequently asked

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

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