Travelling from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Panama City's main base, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
2 hours 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Panama City.
With 35 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is the busiest route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 9:33am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from PTY to UIO is with Copa Airlines at 10:31pm.
Your flight from Panama City to UIO won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can jump on a direct flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) leaving from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
When jetting out of PTY, you can take a direct flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport with Copa Airlines.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Copa from PTY to UIO.
With a dependable 91.9% of services arriving as scheduled, Copa ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Panama City Tocumen International Airport:
86% of flights leaving Panama City Tocumen International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from PTY.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Panama Pacifico International Airport and UIO:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
You can arrive at BLB from the centre of Panama City in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to UIO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico International Airport:
Flights from Panama Pacifico International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 87% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near UIO and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and explore Quito and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Getting from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Quito. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Right now, $414 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $668. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Panama City to UIO. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Quito. July is when most people book flights from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Panama City to UIO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Quito to range from 7ºC to 19ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport in July when temperatures are between 7ºC and 18ºC.
More about Quito
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Quito:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Quito when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Free Walking Tour Quito followed by Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've visited Quito, now it's time to explore more of Ecuador. Travel about 290 kilometres southwest to Guayaquil to check off its popular sights. From Amazon Rainforest to Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Crystal Palace, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Ecuador, head for Manta, about 274 kilometres west of Quito. Playa de Tarqui, Las Malvinas Park and Miraflores Park are among the biggest draws.