Sleeping in Airports

Quito Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Quito Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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UIO Airport Overview

quito airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what travellers have reported to us during their time at Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

What to Expect

Quito Airport (code: UIO) comprises a single terminal with National and International Departures sections.  Services are limited, but free WiFi is available near the gates. Economy class passengers can purchase entry to three airport lounges (two have showers). See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and hours.

Sleeping in Quito Airport

There are a lot of seats, but most are metal and have armrests, so it isn’t very comfortable.  The terminal is cold and bright, so come prepared with eye shades, warm clothes and a blanket.  It is very quiet, with few interruptions overnight.  Staff is tolerant of overnight travellers.  Explore our guide to sleeping in Quito Airport or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.  For uninterrupted sleep, there is a hotel on the airport grounds and several nearby hotels. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information.  For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Quito Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Quito Airport:

  • Wyndham Quito Airport – Located on airport grounds. A free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
  • Holiday Inn Quito Airport – A free airport shuttle is available.  » Check Rates
  • Quito Airport Suites – A 24-hour airport shuttle is available for a fee. Send the hotel your flight details to arrange pick-up. Day-use rooms are available for stays from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Quito, search for deals, and read traveller reviews.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!

  • Sala VIP (International) – Location: International Departures, Airside. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
  • Sala VIP (Domestic) – Location: National Departures, Airside. Hours: the hours are listed as 24 hours, but a reader in February 2023 wrote to us to tell us the lounge was not open 24 hours.  If you know the hours, click here. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
  • Layover Stay – Location: Quito Airport Center, Landside, 2nd Floor, in front of the arrival gates. Showers and reclining chairs for sleeping are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Related Pages: Quito Airport Lounges

water bottle refillsDrinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does Quito Airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

foodFood & Drinks

When you get the midnight munchies or give up trying to sleep and need a coffee to stay awake, 24-hour food concessions are available. Check out these vendors:

  • Domestic Departures: Amazonia Cafe
  • Domestic Arrivals: Amazonia Cafe • De Volada / To-Go
  • International Departures: Amazonia Cafe • De Volada / On The Fly • Famous Famiglia • Johnny Rockets • Outback Steakhouse
  • International Departures Hall (landside): Johnny Rockets

Luggage StorageLuggage Storage & Lockers

Bag Parking Custodia offers luggage storage in the Arrivals Hall. Cash only. Hours: Open 24 hours.

mobile chargingMobile Charging

Charge your mobile devices for free at charging units in all departure lounges.

rest zonesRest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

showersShowers

Freshen up (and loosen those stiff muscles) with a shower before your flight. Shower facilities are in two pay-to-use lounges: the Salon VIP (International) and Layover Stay. See the Airport Lounges section above for locations.

wifiWiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at the new Quito Airport near the gates. In addition, Carsa offers pay-per-use internet and telephone kiosks. Cash only. Location: Domestic Arrivals Hours: Open 24 hours.

airport infoMore Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Landside, Arrivals and Departures levels • Airside, Domestic and International Departures.

Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in the International and Domestic Arrivals areas. Rate: unknown – Cash only.

Children’s Play Area – There is an area set up in the Domestic Departures area with games for children to burn off some energy before their flight.

Currency Exchange – Global Exchange – Location: International Departures. Hours: Open 24 hours.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Attenza has three duty-free shops and a specialized duty-free boutique. In addition to duty-free shopping, a wide variety of shops are available, most of which are open 24 hours a day!

Information Desk – Location: Landside, Arrivals /Departures Hall – Hours: open 24 hours.

Luggage Wrapping – Secure Wrap offers luggage wrapping service in the Departures Hall (landside). Cash only. Hours: Open 24 hours.

Massage – Fly Massage operates in the Domestic Hall, International Hall and VIP Lounge. Hours: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily.

Medical Services – If you require medical assistance, there is a Medical Center. Fees are applicable. Location: unknown.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Airlines
Quito airport is served by the following airlines: Aeroméxico • Air Europa • Air France • American Airlines • Avianca • Copa Airlines • Delta Air Lines • GOL • Iberia • JetBlue • KLM • LATAM • Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas • TAME • United Airlines • Wingo.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

The travel time between the new UIO airport and Quito can be 60-90 minutes, depending on traffic.

Buses

  • Aeroservicios is a shuttle bus service that provides transportation from Quito directly to the New Mariscal Sucre International Airport 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, without intermediate stops. For more details on times, schedules and costs, visit the Aeroservicios website.
  • The airport is connected to the public transportation system via bus routes connecting to the city’s South and North. As of this update, rates are $2, and buses operate between 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM (approximately and depending on the route). For more information and to plan your route, visit the Quito Airport website.

Car Rentals

The following car rental companies can be found in the public area of the Arrivals Hall: Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Europcar • Localiza • Sixt.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

La Cooperativa de Taxis Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre # 34 and La Asociación de Cooperativas del Valle provide service 24/7, 365 days a year.

layover sightseeingLayover Sightseeing

Do you want to make the most of your stopover or long layover by leaving the airport for sightseeing?  Check out our Quito Airport Layover Sightseeing guide.

Last updated: 2024-02-28

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.