Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito's timezone is UTC-5, making Quito 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to UIO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Right now, Rs355,284 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs552,668. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to UIO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near UIO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar to explore Quito and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 2 hours 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Quito in April.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to UIO in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador you should also see. Around 274 kilometres south-west of Quito, a trip to Guayaquil will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
Cuenca is another must-experience destination in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No trip is complete without dropping by El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
