How to find cheap flights to Manta Airport (MEC)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Manta Airport is £374. A return plane ticket to MEC right now is £715.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Manta, where Manta Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to discover an awesome deal and have a wider range of departure options.
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If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Manta, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Manta Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Manta
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Manta is usually May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to MEC, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Fly to Manta in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MEC, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Manta then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you go. April brings the warmest days in Manta, with averages of between 22ºC and 29ºC.
August brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 19ºC to 28ºC.
July often brings more sun than cloud. This is the driest month in Manta.
Expect the heaviest showers in February, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Manta Airport (MEC): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Manta in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Manta Airport with one of these major airlines:
LATAM Airlines offers the most punctual service. Up to 91% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a smart pick when booking your MEC plane ticket.
MEC is located in the UTC-5 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to MEC? These hotels near Manta Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Start your Manta break sooner by picking up a car hire in MEC. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are some of the top suppliers to take your pick of here.
If you're catching a connecting flight from Manta Airport or flying home from there, you're likely to stay on schedule. Up to 91% of all flights out of MEC arrive at their destination without delays.
Getting to central Manta from Manta Airport (MEC)
The distance from MEC to central Manta is about 5 kms (3 miles).
After touching down from your flight to MEC, expect a drive to the centre of around 10 minutes.
Manta has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Manta highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Manta:
Playa de Tarqui: Located around 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Las Malvinas Park: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 3 kms (2 miles) south-east of the heart of Manta.
How to get to Portoviejo from Manta Airport (MEC)
On your way to the nearby city of Portoviejo? It's about 40 kms (25 miles) from MEC. Give yourself around 50 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Manta Airport (MEC) to Chone
Chone is another city that's easy to reach from Manta Airport. It's about 72 kms (45 miles) away.
The drive time to Chone is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of Ecuador
Ecuador has plenty more ways to surprise you. Venture on to Guayaquil, located around 161 kms (100 miles) south-east of Manta. Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal should be on your must-see list. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Quito might just become one of your favourite stops in Ecuador. You'll find it roughly 257 kms (160 miles) east of Manta. Free Walking Tour Quito, Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are visitor favourites. You can arrive here through Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
Expand your adventure to Cuenca. Roughly 290 kms (180 miles) south-east of Manta, Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Catedral Vieja de Cuenca are reasons to visit.
