Istanbul to Quito (IST–UIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IST Airport Page →
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On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IST and UIO. Nearest airports to IST with scheduled service: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 40 mi) · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 43 mi) · Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 83 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PTY Tocumen 15h 45m CMTK → CMKLM7 Tocumen (PTY) to Quito flights
BOG Bogota 16h 4m CMTK → 5YACAR Bogota (BOG) to Quito flights
MAD Madrid 16h 30m 6EAVHY → BAIBUX Madrid (MAD) to Quito flights
AMS Amsterdam 16h 55m 6EAMFI → AFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Quito flights
MIA Miami 17h 53m 6EPKTG → 5YAALA Miami (MIA) to Quito flights
ATL Atlanta 17h 57m 6EPKTG → ACDL Atlanta (ATL) to Quito flights
JFK New York 19h 50m 6EAVB6 → AV New York (JFK) to Quito flights
ORD Chicago 21h 25m 6EHYPK → EKTK Chicago (ORD) to Quito flights
IAH Houston 22h 8m 6EPKTG → UA Houston (IAH) to Quito flights
GRU São Paulo 22h 10m MSTGTK → 5YEKQR São Paulo (GRU) to Quito flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Istanbul to Quito
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IST and UIO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to UIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
PTY ~15h 45m BOG ~16h 4m MAD ~16h 30m AMS ~16h 55m MIA ~17h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
691
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Quito is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
IST: +03 · UIO: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 10:00 AM in Quito.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–UIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Quito route.
Route details
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: UIO
Full nameMariscal Sucre International Airport
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to UIO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen, El Dorado and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to UIO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Quito is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen, El Dorado and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.