International
Airline Companies with Flights to Quito Ecuador
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Copa
Airlines:
Republica
del Salvador 361 and Moscú Streets.
Aseguradora del Sur Bldg., Ground Floor
Tel: (593 2) 227 3882 • Fax: (593 2)
227 0445
Airport: (593 2) 330 2203/ (593 2) 330 1449
www.copaair.com |
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Aerolínea
Delta:
Av.
12 de Octubre y Cordero (Edf World Trade Center)
Reservaciones: 1800-101060
Aeropuerto: (593-2) 331164/3302330
PBX: (593-2) 2225-259
www.delta.com |
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Iberia:
939 Eloy Alfaro St. at Amazonas Ave.,
Finandes Bldg., 5th Fl.
Tel: (593 2) 2566009 • Airport: (593
2) 243 1708, (593 2) 330 2248, (593 2) 330
2248, Fax: (593 2) 3302238
www.iberia.com |
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KLM
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N2627 12 de Octubre Ave. at A. Lincoln St.,
Torre Bldg., 1492, 11th Fl., 03
Tel: (593 2) 298 6859 • Fax: (593 2)
298 6858
Airport: (593 2) 330 1235/36
www.klm.com |
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LanEcuador
/ LanChile / LanPerú
E3131 Pasaje Río Guayas at Amazonas
Ave., Rumiñahui Bldg.
Tel: (593 2) 299 2300 Fax: (593 2) 299 2339
Fax: (593 2) 226 2117
www.lan.com
www.lanechile.com |
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Santa
Barbara :
794 Portugal St. at Republica del Salvador
Ave.
Tel: (593 2) 225 3972/3973/3974/3043, Fax:
(593 2) 243 6845/6787• Airport: (593
2) 330 0336/ (593 2) 330 1481/1482
www.santabarbaraairlines.com |
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Taca:
Republica del Salvador 918 and Suecia St.
Andres Plaza Bldg., Office 2
Tel: (593 2) 292 3170 • Airport: (593
2) 330 2254/2255
www.grupotaca.com |
So you can be sure of your flight, it's crucial to reconfirm your reservation 72 hours in advance. Remember to be in the airport 2 hours before the departure time. Airlines nearly always overbook seats on their flights, and by arriving early you will avoid the hassle of being bumped from the flight.
It's important to always carry money in cash and if possible in low denominations: $1, $5, and $10. This will come in handy for expenses like: taxis, renting baggage carts, food and snacks, phone cards and airport tax. You will have a hard time getting change even for a bill of $20 in Ecuador!
The airport tax for leaving the country is $25, which must be paid in cash after checking in for your flight. Internal flights have taxes already included.
So that your can better manage your time and your budget, we've included the approximate costs of some internal flights in Ecuador as well as the approximate travel time. We remind you that these costs can vary depending on the season in which you wish to travel and the availability of seats.
To/From North America
From the US, there are nonstop flights from Houston, Miami, and New York (Newark) with Continental and American Airlines. These carriers also serve Canada, with connections from Montrel or Toronto to New York or Miami and then on to Quito or Guayaquil. Flights.
To/From Australia/New Zealand
Options are limited and pricey for any South American destination. More frequent departures and destinations are available by connecting through Honolulu or Los Angeles.
To/From Europe
Most flights involve a change of plane in Miami or a South American capital other than Quito. Iberia Airlines flies nonstop Quito-Madrid and KLM flies to Amsterdam and Paris. Fares from London are often cheaper than fares from other European cities.
Within South America
Nearly every destination is served. Economic crises can make for sudden airfare bargains. Check with travel agencies in the Mariscal area to get the lowdown on deals and promotions. Often, posted promotional fares are riddled with restrictions, but sometimes travel agents can talk to the airline and give you a cheaper price.
**When leaving Ecuador by air:
- Confirm your flight often - a week, 72 hours, 24 hours before departure, the more the better. Flight schedules can change!
- Remember to show up three hours in advance for international flights with $31.60 cash in hand to pay the departure tax.
If you are not on a tourist visa, you will also have to have your "permiso de salida" with you to leave the county Getting your salida pass
Domestic Flights to Guayaquil, Galapagos Islands, Cuenca
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