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There are 4 ways to get from Papeete to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane PPT - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    21h 31m
    $542–1,752

  2. Fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane PPT - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Santo Domingo de los Tsachilasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    35h 10m
    $536–1,758

  3. Fly to Coca, bus

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Coca (OCC)plane plane PPT - OCC
    2. Take the bus from El Coca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    37h 52m
    $711–2,345

  4. Fly to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane PPT - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    31h 23m
    $666–2,160

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration23h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$516Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,064.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 31m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Papeete to Quito. However, you can take the bus to Papeete Airport, walk to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Papeete Airport, walk to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) airport, fly to Coca (OCC), walk to El Coca, then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe.

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