Travelling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Quito.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your UIO to ZRH flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, £379 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £780. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from UIO to ZRH if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Zurich Airport.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Mariscal Sucre International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from UIO land on schedule 88.71% of the time.
To get to Mariscal Sucre International Airport from central Quito, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to UIO:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from UIO to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 45 miles west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 60 miles south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.