Travelling from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Medellin's main base, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Quito (where Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located) and Medellin share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The busiest route is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). You can pick from 4 direct services every week. AVIANCA operates a 9:40pm departure between MDE and UIO.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Medellin to UIO.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) leave from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport with AVIANCA. This top carrier offers services from MDE.
Most passengers prefer to fly with AVIANCA from MDE to UIO.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is AVIANCA. Its services arrive as planned 74.29% of the time.
The distance from central Medellin to MDE is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). It's a key transfer point for flights from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) leaving Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.
EOH is about 6 kilometres from central Medellin. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Medellin to UIO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:
About Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Consider staying in a hotel near UIO if you're catching a late flight from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Medellin 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. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Right now, ر.ق. 502 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,066. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Medellin to UIO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Quito. August is when most people book flights from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC. Book your Medellin to UIO flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in July when temperatures are between 7ºC and 18ºC.
More about Quito
After booking your flight from Medellin to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Quito:
Free Walking Tour Quito and Quito Historic Centre are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Quito must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Catedral Metropolitana de Quito.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south-west of Quito, a visit to Guayaquil will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal.
Around 274 kilometres west of Quito, Manta is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Start your sightseeing at Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Las Malvinas Park.
