Flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Quito one hour behind Washington DC.
Your BWI to UIO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BWI and UIO:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
C$227 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$537. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BWI to UIO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
77.13% of flights departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BWI:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
If you're coming in on a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near UIO:
Travel at your own speed with a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Quito and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Quito. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Quito. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Quito, with the temperature ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BWI to UIO in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-west of Quito, a visit to Guayaquil will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
If you want to check out another corner of Ecuador, consider Cuenca, about 306 kilometres south of Quito. El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are key reasons to visit.