Flying from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito is one hour ahead of Mexico City and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Your NLU to UIO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between NLU and UIO include:
Tocumen International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight is $167. A return ticket is currently $531. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from NLU to UIO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from NLU to UIO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
When it comes to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.58% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport from central Mexico City, it takes about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, have a look at Verticca Hotel. It's a short drive from NLU.
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Book a hotel close to UIO if you're taking a late Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Mariscal Sucre International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
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 reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Quito in April.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NLU to UIO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Quito. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
Around 306 kilometres south of Quito, Cuenca is another essential stop in Ecuador. Experience major highlights starting with El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.