Flying from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is six hours ahead of Quito and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your UIO to BCN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, C$639 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$1,252. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from UIO to BCN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
88.71% of flights leaving Mariscal Sucre International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from UIO.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Quito. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near UIO? If you're catching an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from UIO to BCN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among the biggest draws.