Flying from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Quito.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from UIO to Rio De Janeiro.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from Ecuador and want to travel to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
The journey from central Quito to UIO takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near UIO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Rio De Janeiro or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Rio De Janeiro
265 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start at 478 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from UIO to Rio De Janeiro. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near GIG if you have a late flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 16 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near SDU. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from UIO to Rio De Janeiro at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Rio De Janeiro, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from UIO to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio De Janeiro right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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