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

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Istanbul to Quito
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IST and UIO, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to UIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~24h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
IAH ~24h 6m BOG ~25h 14m ATL ~28h 0m JFK ~28h 27m MIA ~28h 37m
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Two-Stop Connections
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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 connections10 hubs
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 through IAH, BOG, ATL, JFK, MIA, ORD, GRU, MAD, PTY and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 24 hours via IAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.