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
To 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 standard, and free WiFi is available near the gates. Economy class passengers can purchase entry to three airport lounges (two have showers).
Sleeping in Quito Airport
Seating is plentiful, but there’s a hitch: most seats are metal and come with armrests, so they aren’t sleep-friendly. Try contorting yourself into a sleep position or opt for the floor like other travellers – a sleep mat or blanket will provide some much-needed cushion. A few travellers have reported putting chairs together for a makeshift bed in the food court, only for security staff to let them know it’s not allowed. The terminal is cold and bright, so come prepared with eye shades, warm clothes and a blanket. It is quiet, with few interruptions overnight.
For uninterrupted sleep, there is a hotel on the airport grounds and several nearby hotels. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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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.
Airport Hours
Quito Airport is open 24 hours, both landside and airside, with security checkpoints operating in line with flight schedules. However, non-ticketed individuals may be asked to leave overnight, particularly between midnight and 4:00 AM, depending on staffing and security decisions.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no designated sleeping areas, quiet rooms, or rest zones at Quito Airport. Seating is available throughout the terminal, but it is not designed for sleeping comfort. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
Cots are not offered to stranded travellers at Quito Airport. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the terminal overnight doesn’t sound appealing, there are several hotels near Quito Airport:
- Wyndham Quito Airport – Located on airport grounds. Free airport shuttle available. » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Quito Airport – Free airport shuttle available. » Check Rates
- Quito Airport Suites – 24-hour airport shuttle available for a fee. Guests should send flight details in advance to arrange pickup. Day-use rooms are available 9:00 AM – 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 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.
- 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: 4:00AM – 10:00PM. 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.
Drinking Water
According to a traveller report (July 2024), water fountains are limited:
- Landside: Near the bathrooms on the south side
- Airside: In the middle of the international departure gates area
Outside of these fountains, drinking water appears to be primarily available for purchase, with bottled water costing around $1 USD landside.
Food & Drinks
Several food outlets are reported to operate late or overnight, but 24-hour availability is not guaranteed and can vary by day and flight schedule. Travellers overnighting should expect limited options during late-night hours.
Reported locations include:
- Domestic Departures (airside): Amazonia Café
- Domestic Arrivals (landside): Amazonia Café • De Volada / To-Go
- International Departures (airside): Amazonia Café • De Volada / On The Fly • Famous Famiglia • Johnny Rockets • Outback Steakhouse • TGI Fridays
- International Departures Hall (landside): Johnny Rockets
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Bag Parking Custodia offers luggage storage landside, in the Arrivals Hall, Level 1, near Door 2.
Rates: $5 USD per bag/day (small bags), $7 USD (large bags)
Payment: Cash only
Hours: Reported open 24 hours
Mobile Charging
Free charging units are available in all departure lounges, though outlets near seating may be in use during busy periods.
Showers
Shower facilities are available only inside pay-to-use lounges, including Salon VIP (International) and Layover Stay. Access typically requires a lounge pass or entry fee. See the Airport Lounges section above for locations.
WiFi/Internet
Alternatively, Carsa offers paid internet and telephone kiosks:
Location: Domestic Arrivals
Hours: Reported open 24 hours
Payment: Cash only
Security & Safety
Airport staff seem generally tolerant of sleepers, even overnight campers. Depending on your location, they may ask for boarding passes and IDs or let you know that seats cannot be moved around for napping.
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available throughout the airport. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits before travelling. Locations include both landside (Arrivals and Departures levels) and airside (Domestic and International Departures).
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in both International and Domestic Arrivals areas.
Children’s Play Area – A small children’s play area with games is available in the Domestic Departures area, offering kids a chance to burn off some energy before their flight.
Currency Exchange – Global Exchange operates a currency exchange counter in International Departures and is reported to be open 24 hours.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Attenza operates three duty-free stores and a specialty duty-free boutique. In addition to duty-free, the airport has a range of retail shops selling travel essentials, snacks, and souvenirs. Many shops operate around the clock, though hours may vary by location. [ read more ]
Information Desk – An airport information desk is located landside in the Arrivals / Departures Hall and is reported to be open 24 hours.
Luggage Wrapping – Secure Wrap provides luggage wrapping services in the Departures Hall (landside). Service is cash only and operates 24 hours.
Massage – Fly Massage offers massage services in the Domestic Hall, International Hall, and VIP Lounge. Typical hours are 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Medical Services – Medical assistance is available at the airport through an on-site medical center. Fees apply.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
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.
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.
Related Pages: 7 things to do on a layover at Quito Airport
Last updated: 2025-12-15
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