Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Panama City and Quito follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Choose from 37 weekly Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flights. The 09:21 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Copa Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:31.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PTY to UIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Quito (and then seeing more of Ecuador!) is a cinch with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Copa Airlines on this route.
Copa Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for PTY to UIO flights, with 91.9% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PTY and UIO include:
Manta Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Rs60,665 is the best price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs96,896. These prices may change based on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PTY to UIO.
The cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PTY to UIO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PTY make it to their destination as scheduled 86.03% of the time.
Tocumen International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Tocumen International 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 near PTY:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near UIO instead:
Pick up a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and discover Quito and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Mariscal Sucre International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport to the centre of Quito has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 2 hours 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The quietest month for a flight from Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Quito based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Quito during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 7ºC and 19ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PTY to UIO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've done Quito, now it's time to explore other parts of Ecuador. Journey around 274 kilometres south-west to Guayaquil to check off its leading sights. From Malecon 2000 to Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cuenca is another favourite destination in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No trip is complete without a visit to El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
