Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Quito (average of £1,020). Flying to Quito in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,527). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£816
February
£828
March
£850
April
£860
May
£907
June
£928
July
£1,222
August
£1,015
September
£930
October
£931
November
£912
December
£1,023
Quito is very close to the equator and located on a high altitude, so temperatures remain fairly steady but moderate, between 10 and 21 degrees Celsius, all year. There is a cool, dry season between June and September, which is the peak season for tourism and when most travellers book flights to Quito. Another peak period occurs from late December to early June. Every year on the 6th December people gather in the streets to celebrate the Fiestas de Quito which to commemorate the day the Spanish laid the foundation of the city. Expect to see large crowds dancing and having fun under a spectacular display of fireworks. The electric carnival atmosphere is really worth the visit. This corresponds with the most popular holiday times for European and North American visitors.
Travelling to Quito outside the busy June to December and Christmas period peak times will save you money as this is when cheap flights to Quito will be available. Carnival time, on the Monday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday, is also an expensive time. Ecuadorians unite to celebrate Carnival is their own special way through throwing water balloons, flour bags, and eggs at one another.
It may be cheapest to book a flight to Quito during the less popular rainy season from December to March.
UIO Temperature | 14 - 15 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Quito, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).
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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.
Quito is the capital city of Ecuador and dates from 1533, when it was built on the ruins of the Inca capital conquered by the Spanish. The city is sited high in an Andean valley and at 9,350 feet above sea level (2,800 metres), it is the second highest capital city in the world. Quito’s historic Spanish-colonial city centre is fantastically well preserved and was key in the city becoming the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Here you will find wonderful areas like the church and square of Santo Domingo, the Street of the Seven Crosses and San Francisco Square. The oldest street is La Ronda, which bustles with eateries, art and nightlife. The Plaza Grande is the city’s main square and is lined with impressive official buildings. La Mariscal, meanwhile, is the area to visit for entertainment and is a cosmopolitan mix of visitors and locals, all enjoying wonderful food, drink and dancing together. To the north of this historic centre, modern northern Quito has lots of nightlife, urban parks and museums and is well worth a visit. The city is centrally located in the centre-north region of Ecuador and makes for an ideal base to explore other areas of the country, from the Amazon, to the Cloud Forest and the fascinating Galapagos Islands. Quito has something for everyone, from an active nightlife and cultural scene, to rich history and stunning architecture. The city has undergone a substantial preservation and restoration project and remains an architectural jewel of South America.
Three different bus networks serve the city and they are very inexpensive. Taxis are also relatively reasonably priced, and cycles and scooters are available to rent for fair fees.
Flights to Quito are served by Quito International Airport (UIO) which is located some 16 miles (25km) to the northeast of Quito. Traffic can be heavy and transfer times can be up to 90 minutes. There is a public bus service into the city. This will take you to Rio Coca, where you can take the Metro to Mariscal. There is also an express bus and taxis available from the airport.
Located in the northern part of Quito, five minutes’ drive from the city centre, Mariscal Sucre International Airport is a busy airport serving as the main hub for flights to Ecuador. Generally referred to as Quito Mariscal Airport, the facility processes nearly four million passengers each year. Services are basic but well-maintained, and the staff is both friendly and efficient.
Most flights to Mariscal Sucre International Airport are from other cities in South and Central America (Bogota, Panama City, Caracas, Lima, Medellin, San Jose de Costa Rica and Manta), but there are long-haul flights available from a few major cities such as New York, Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Madrid and Amsterdam.
Due to its location in Quito, the airport cannot expand to accommodate the increasing demand for flights to Ecuador and a second facility is currently being built 11 miles (17.7km) outside the city. In the meantime, however, being inside the city limits means a cheap and easy trip to your destination.