Flying from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when reserving your flight from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
Quito is 13 hours behind Shanghai. Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Shanghai to UIO.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Shanghai to UIO even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is an option when leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
To get to PVG from central Shanghai, it takes about 50 minutes to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
In search of a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to SHA from Shanghai's centre in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Shanghai to UIO flight? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
The majority of flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 85.58%.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near UIO and be in snooze mode sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Quito and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Quito. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
₹ 84,161 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 248,046. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Shanghai to UIO if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). August is when most people visit Quito. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
When booking your Shanghai to UIO flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Quito, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC to 19ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Quito
Start your Quito trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Quito when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Free Walking Tour Quito followed by Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south-west of Quito, a visit to Guayaquil will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal.
Manta is another sought-after destination in Ecuador and is around 274 kilometres west of Quito. No journey is complete without visiting Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Las Malvinas Park.
