Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Quito airport (UIO)
Mariscal Sucre Airport is connected to the city center by cabs, mobile apps (Uber and Cabify) and public buses with services to Quito and surrounding areas. In turn, there are private services from hotels and agencies.
If what you are looking for is the greatest comfort and tranquility to move to or from the airport, you can opt for a private transfer service.
The best option is to book online and in advance your transfer so that a driver will be waiting for you and you won't have to negotiate prices with cabs or transfer companies. There are vehicles for 2 passengers (USD39.00) and minibuses for 5 (USD62.00) and 10 people (USD86.50).
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. At the airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it as soon as you leave the baggage claim area and enter the Arrivals Hall. If you are in a hotel or apartment, the driver will be waiting for you outside the building. If they can park their vehicle, he/she may sometimes wait for you at the reception desk.
The public transportation service of the Metropolitan District of Quito operates routes to the north and south of the city. The cost of the ticket from the terminals to the airport is USD2.00.
The operators that offer the service are:
- Consorcio SOTRANOR (to Terminal Río Coca), 6:00 am to 10:05 pm.Airport cabs take you to the door of your home, office or hotel, operating 24 hours a day.
Univalles - Tel +593 2 223 2323 / 9 8340 8394
Cooperativa Aeropuerto - Tel +593 2 281 8021 / 9 9992 8350
The trip to the city center takes about 45 minutes. It is recommended to fix the price before boarding and if possible change tickets, as they normally only accept cash. The fare varies between USD25.00 and USD35.00.
The driver must wait in the second lane, crossing the sidewalk outside the Arrivals Hall, since inside the terminal the exclusive authorization is for cabs. The fare for mobile applications has an approximate cost of between USD18.00 and USD25.00 to the historic center of Quito. For greater security about the pick-up point, use the corresponding app.
Latest updates: May 07, 2024