There are 6 ways to get from Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane GYE - UIO
50 min$85–150Bus via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus Quito Terminal Carcelén
8h 55m$14–16Bus
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus Esmeraldas / ...
6h 29m$18–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Guayaquil to Quito-UIO405.5 km
6h 41mDrive 405.5 km
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO)car 405.5 km
6h 41m$23–34Bus, car
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Quitobus Guayaquil
- Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar Transfer In/Out Tababela
8h 25m$37–43
José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO) is to bus via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil which costs $14 - $16 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO) is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $85 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO). However, there are services departing from Guayaquil and arriving at Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre via Quito Terminal Carcelén. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Guayaquil and Quito Airport (UIO) is 282 km. The road distance is 405.5 km.
The best way to get from Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $18 - $24.
It takes approximately 50 min to fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO) bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., depart from Guayaquil station.
The best way to get from Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO) is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $24 and takes 6h 29m.
The quickest flight from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO) bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., arrive at Quito Terminal Carcelén station.
What companies run services between Guayaquil, Ecuador and Quito Airport (UIO), Ecuador?
LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) hourly. Alternatively, Trans Esmeraldas S.A. operates a bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelén twice daily. Tickets cost $16–22 and the journey takes 5h 34m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Phone
- +593 96 297 2979
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
- Phone
- +593 95 885 1254
- [email protected]
- Website
- microsancristobal.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Book at
- busplace.com
- Phone
- +593 95 889 6029
- Website
- flotaimbabura.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Schedules at
- flotaimbabura.com
- Book at
- flotaimbabura.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Guayaquil to Quito-UIO
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Phone
- +593 98 414 6312
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
Car from Quito to Quito Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO) is 406 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Guayaquil to Quito Airport (UIO).
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and LATAM Chile offer flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport Airport.
There are 882+ hotels available in Quito Airport (UIO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Guayaquil and Quito Airport (UIO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








