How to find cheap flights to Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport is ₹ 97,467. A round-trip plane ticket to MEC right now is ₹ 313,798.
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Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Manta, where Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some awesome early bird deals.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Manta. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport that have one stop or more. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Manta
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Manta.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MEC.
June is the most popular month for flights to MEC. Go then if you're eager to see Manta at its busiest and best.
December is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Manta then.
Check the weather before you travel. March is the warmest time of year in Manta, with averages of between 22ºC and 29ºC.
Ranging from 19ºC to 28ºC, August is when temperatures are lowest.
July is your safest bet for clearer skies. This is the driest month in Manta.
Rain is more likely during February, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport, these top airlines make travelling to Manta easy:
If you want to jet off with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your MEC plane ticket with LATAM Airlines. Up to 91% of its flights to this airport land when expected.
Your flight will land in the UTC-5 timezone at MEC.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to MEC. Choose one of these stays near Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport is known for its punctual performance, with up to 94% of outbound flights landing as scheduled. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.
Getting to central Manta from Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)
MEC is about 6 kilometres from central Manta.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to MEC.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you want to stay close to all the action in Manta, book a room at one of these comfortable options:
Manta highlights
Jump off your flight to Manta and find your way to these must-visit attractions:
Playa de Tarqui: A memorable preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north of the centre.
Playa Santa Marianita: Need another great reason to visit Manta? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is around 5 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
How to get to Portoviejo from Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)
Heading for the nearby city of Portoviejo? It's about 40 kilometres from MEC. Allow around 50 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Chone
Chone is about 72 kilometres from Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport if that's where you're going.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of Ecuador
There's a whole lot more to experience in Ecuador, starting with Guayaquil. Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000 are must-do's in this city, which is about 161 kilometres southeast of Manta. Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) is the most convenient airport for Guayaquil.
Another city in Ecuador that has plenty of appeal is Quito. From Manta, it's around 257 kilometres east and serves up highlights like Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. Add a stop at Camino de los Incas too. Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is the key arrival point for this city.
Roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Manta, Cuenca brings even more to your adventure. Some of the best reasons to visit include Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
