Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is located 18km east of Quito and is one of the busiest airports in South America.  

UIO serves as the largest hub for Avianca Ecuador and LATAM Ecuador and is named after independence leader Antonio Jose’ de Sucre. The airport services 18 airlines including direct flights from North and South Americas and Europe.

There are a variety of transportation options between Mariscal Sucre International Airport and Quito.  Car rentals are available at the airport and if you prefer not to rent a vehicle, one can hail a taxi or ride share.