Flying from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito is six hours behind Valencia and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your VLC to UIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
£291 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Valencia Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Return flights start from £677. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from VLC to UIO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Valencia Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
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Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
78.56% of flights leaving from Valencia Airport reach their destination on time.
Valencia Airport is about 8 miles from central Valencia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near VLC? If you're catching an early flight from Valencia Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Consider staying in a hotel near UIO if you're catching a late Valencia Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and find adventure across Quito and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre International Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is roughly 25 miles from central Quito. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Valencia Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Quito. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Valencia Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Quito during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VLC to UIO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
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