Madrid to Quito (MAD–UIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–UIO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Air Europa and Turkish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,429 miles in approximately 11h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: BA | 7 | 350 | 11h10 | – | Oneworld | BA |
| UX Air Europa | 4 | 788 | 11h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · UIO: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in Quito.
Spanish passport holders enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. No advance paperwork or registration is needed. Immigration stamps you in at the airport.
The 90-day stay is the maximum within any 12-month period for visa-free visitors. Extensions are not available for tourist entries. If you need to stay longer, apply for a specific visa category (work, study, investor) at an Ecuadorian consulate before departure or at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Quito.
Ecuador uses the US dollar as its currency. There is no currency exchange needed if you already have dollars. ATMs in Quito and Guayaquil dispense USD. Bring proof of accommodation and a return ticket. Immigration rarely asks, but airlines sometimes check before boarding.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–UIO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to UIO
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Turkish Airlines and Air Europa. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAD to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to UIO ranges from 11 hours 5 minutes to 11 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,429 miles (8,736 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.