Medellín to Quito (MDE–UIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV159
AV avianca
320
2:35 PM
-05
4:10 PM
-05
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV158
AV avianca
320
5:20 PM
-05
6:50 PM
-05
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Medellín to Quito
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 479 mi 1h 35m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

MDE–UIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDE–UIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 320 1h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDE to UIO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to UIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
285
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.

Other ways to reach Quito from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Metric MDE→UIO BOG→UIO
Distance from MDE 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 7 63
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Quito is 0 hours the same as Medellín.
MDE: -05 · UIO: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 6:00 PM in Quito.
Distance & Flight Time
479 mi / 771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days. As fellow CAN (Comunidad Andina) members, Colombians can enter with a cedula de ciudadania instead of a passport. No advance authorization is required. The 90-day stay can be extended once for an additional 90 days through the local immigration office.

MDE–UIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Quito route.
Route details
Distance479 mi / 771 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: UIO
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to UIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 479 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MDE to UIO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJU, FLL, SAL, PTY, BOG, MEX, IAH, EZE, LIM, MIA, GYE, SJO, JFK and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from UIO to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDE to UIO

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDE to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to UIO ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).