Travelling from Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is six hours behind Frankfurt.
To ensure you catch your flight from Frankfurt to UIO, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to UIO. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to UIO flight:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near UIO instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and experience more of Quito and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Central Quito is roughly 13 kilometres from Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
ر.ق. 1,264 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 3,067. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Frankfurt to UIO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). August is when most people visit Quito. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC. Book your Frankfurt to UIO flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in July when temperatures are between 7ºC and 18ºC.
More about Quito
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Quito:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Free Walking Tour Quito, Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are major attractions which should feature on any good Quito itinerary.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Quito. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal.
Around 274 kilometres west of Quito, Manta is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Las Malvinas Park.
