AU$ 179 Cheap Flights from Guayaquil to Quito

The capital city of Ecuador and situated in the Andean mountains, Quito is known for its dramatic location near to the equator. The city is a reflection of 16^th and 17^th century’s colonial architecture, which is an amalgam of European and Moorish styles.

One of the largest, well-preserved and least-altered historical centers, Quito is also urban in its, distinct way with its modern apartments, commercial buildings, busy traffic routes, cramped neighborhoods, and overflowing markets.

Tip: The subtropical climate of Quito makes the days pleasant and the evenings cool and thus is a year-round destination.

Getting to Quito

The Mariscal Sucre International Airport (uio), located 11 miles east of the city of Quito, serves to the air traffic needs of Ecuador and is one of the busiest airports in South America. From Guayaquil to Quito, there are not many airlines flying on this route, but the common ones are Avianca, Tame, LATAM Airlines Group.

Taking-off from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport, there is an average of five flights flying to Quito every day.

Tip: Thursday has 32 departure time options for this route.

Duration of flights

The direct flights to Quito have a flight duration of 50 minutes while covering a distance of 169 miles. There are 165 Guayaquil to Quito flights every week. If you are looking for cheap flights from Guayaquil to Quito, check for fares during, September as it is the least-busy month to travel to Quito.

Tip: It is observed that Alitalia Airways has the least number of delays on this route.

Details about Quito

Quito is a beautiful holiday destination with breathtaking scenic beauty, interesting historical places, iconic architecture, bustling public squares, and vibrant nightlife. Depending upon your interest, you can choose from the best neighborhoods of Quito like La Carolina, Quito Old Town, La Mariscal, and La Ronda.

The popular tourist spots to cover in Quito are Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, El Panecillo, Plaza de la Independencia, Historic Center of Quito, Cathedral of Quito, Carondelet Palace and Basilica del Voto Nacional. The locations of Pichincha, El Panecillo, Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, Pasochoa, Parque La Carolina and Cotopaxi National Park offer magnificent panoramic views of the valleys and plenty of climbing, hiking and biking trails.

A fascinating mix of traditional Ecuadorian cuisines, the dining scene in Quito spans from top-notch restaurants to simple eateries hidden in the quaint neighborhoods where you can sample on the classic dishes of the region while surrounded by majestic mountains and alluring valleys. The popular Ecuadorian items to shop for are the coffee, spices, handicrafts, chocolates, wood carvings, handmade necklaces and designer outfits that you will find while scouting the local markets. Even though it might seem overwhelming to navigate through the jam-packed streets of Quito at first, but eventually the city will surprise you like it, with public transport like trolleybus, buses and uber/taxis. There is tremendous cultural diversity in Ecuador, and the population is of Spanish-speaking Catholics. Spanish is the most widely spoken language and Quechua being the preferred language in rural areas.

Tip: Check for the details of the Free Walking Tour Ecuador, which is an authentic way to explore the city while mingling in groups and information pouring out from the local guides.

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