Ultimate guide for Quito Airport

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Ultimate guide for Quito Airport facilities and transportation 2018
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Quito Airport facilities and transportation

Quito Airport Taxi at the “Mariscal Sucre International Airport”.

The first thought that comes to your mind when you are about to travel to a different
country is the transportation rates from the airport. And of course, you don´t want to be
ripped off. Therefore you might want to check the country rates for a transportation.

Since February 2013 Quito airport opened it´s doors for travelers from around the world.
Many people have been asking themselves, what is the price for a taxi from Quito airport to
hotels in Quito?

 How much is a taxi from Quito Airport to the city?

  How long will it take to go from Quito airport to downtown Quito?
 Do hotels have shuttle buses?
 What are the transportation options from Quito Airport to the city?
 Quito Airport Taxi, and many other doubts.

So, here is the Ultimate guide for Quito Airport facilities and transportation 2018!

In general terms, about transportation from the Quito Airport to the city or to other parts
of Ecuador. There are several options according to your budget and time of arrival.

The first and easiest way is to book a taxi that will meet and greet you at the arriving gate.
Whether your flight is delayed or on time, a driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign
with your name.
Quito Airport Taxi

Time by Taxi

How long will the taxi ride take from Quito Airport to Downtown Quito?

It will be about 40-minute ride by private transportation (taxi)

The cost from Quito Airport to Quito, Taxi rate is between $25 and $35 (dollars) depending
on the time, distance, and type of service. Quote a ride!

The cost to nearby accommodation (about 6 to 10 miles) can go from $8 to $15

Bus from Quito Airport

Time by bus

It will take about 15 minutes longer than a taxi, so in total 55 minutes to the Old Airport
(located in the city towards the north area), from there you will most likely, have to take a
taxi to your accommodation. Which adding both times up ,will be more or less 1h15 min to
get to your destination.

Cost by bus

The cost range is between $2 (green bus) and $12 white bus (Aeroservicio) depending on
the bus that you take, buses working schedule is from 6 am to 10 pm. Therefore if you
arrive before or later than this time frame, you will most likely have to call for a taxi.

Distance from the airport to Downtown Quito (La Mariscal Area) is about 22 miles.
Hotel Shuttle Bus

Hotel Shuttle buses are not available for every hotel. You will have to get in touch with the
hotel in order to make sure if they are providing this service or not. Normally Hotels located
in downtown Quito, will charge an additional cost for a meet and greet service, with a
higher fee than regular transportation services. The closest hotel (3 min) from the Quito
Airport. Which provides a free shuttle bus service, from the airport is the Wyndham and
recently opened Eurobuilding Hotel

Some Quito Airport Tips!

Are you about to experience a long boring layover at the Quito airport?

Here is a good idea to use your time wisely.

Why not! Take a look at some options for tours in the surrounding areas of the Quito
Airport!
1. Go for a half-day guided escorted tour of the world heritage site, Quito Old town!
2. Visit the Equator Line Solar Museum!
3. Relax in the Hot Volcanic Spring Waters of Papallacta, surrounded by de Andean
landscapes!
4. Or visit the famous Otavalo Indian Market.
5. Well if you think you fit into this idea, check some tour information and prices, you
might be interested in!

Facilities at the Quito Airport main terminal

Restaurants and Cafes

 Guacamole Grill (Mexican)

 Jonny Rockets (Fast food )
 Amazonia Café (coffee and pastries)
 Fly chicken fly
 Famiglia (pizza)
 Global Exchange (money exchange)
 Bag Parking ( Luggage custody)
 Assist Card ( insurance cards)
 Wi-fi to go (internet service and sim cards)
 Smartphone solutions ( calling booth)
  Cart-port (carts for luggage)
 Fly message ( send a message to your family before your flight)
 Secure wrap (plastic wrap for bags)
 De Volada to Go (grab and go)
 Outback Steakhouse (BBQ)
 Tres Trio (grab and go)
 Happy stop (candy store)
 Flor de Liz (flowers)
 Ecuador Travel stores (souvenir, travel accessories, books)

Pre-boarding National Stores

 Talleres Guayasamin
 Republica del cacao
 Camaron Abordo
 TOC
 Tikuna
 Uomo Venetto

Preboarding Duty-free

 MAC
 Diageo
 Samsung
 Adidas
 Attenza
 Bijoux Terner

National and International VIP Lounge

Facilities

 Comfortable and quiet environment.

 Variety of snacks and drinks.
 Alcoholic beverages (2 per passenger with the registration of their boarding pass).
 Reading material.
 Showers and restroom (only International VIP lounge).
 Business Center (only International VIP lounge).
  Free admission for children up to 4 years of age (one child per adult).
 Wi-Fi Internet service.
 Cable TV.

How to enter the VIP Lounge?

These lounges are open to all passengers.

National VIP Lounge

Free access with:

 Black cards from local banks

Normal cost: $ 21 (including taxes) per person.

Middle of the World Lounge (International VIP)

Free access with:

 Black cards from local banks

Normal cost: $ 34 (including taxes) per person.

Airport Free Services

 Information desks
 Free Wi-Fi at all the pre-boarding gates
 Self-check-in machines
 Power points at all pre-boarding gates
 Information Phone
 Children Playground area

Airport Special Service

Handicaps access

 Elevators
 ramps
 preferred parking

Airlines:

 Aero Mexico
 Aero Europa
  American Airlines
 Avianca
 Copa Airlines
 Delta Airlines
 Iberia
 JetBlue
 KLM
 Latam
 Tame
 United
 Wingo

Facilities at the Quito Airport Center (located right across the Quito Airport
Terminal)

 Aeropets (pet crates and accessories)

 Artes Aura ( handcrafts)
 Francel y Vianca (hairdressing)
 Tame airlines

Drugstore

 Fybeca

Banks

 Banco de Guayaquil
 Banco Pichincha
 Produbanco

Mobile phone companies

 Claro

To eat

 Baskin Robbins
 Cajun ( Fusion Food)
 Casa Res (BBQ)
 El Español (sándwiches)
  Juan Valdez (Colombian coffee
 Arrecife (Ecuadorian food)
 KFC
 Quiport (airport admin offices)
 Republica del Cacao (chocolate shop)

Layover Stay Quito (rest snack and shower lounge)

Facilities

 Drink
 Shower
 Rest seats
 TV
 Internet
 Telephone chargers
 Reclining seats
 News & magazines
 Blankets
 Towels
 Earplugs
 Mobile phone chargers ( upon request)

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