Travelling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Quito.
To ensure you get on your flight from UIO to Sao Paulo, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You won't need a visa for Brazil if you have a passport from Ecuador and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before organizing your flight tickets from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Sao Paulo, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Quito, UIO can be reached in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to UIO? If you're catching an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Sao Paulo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Sao Paulo is C$352. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$612. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from UIO to Sao Paulo if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Sao Paulo is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Sao Paulo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 17 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 34 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from UIO to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Sao Paulo while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Sao Paulo, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
When booking your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from UIO to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Sao Paulo, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
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