Quito to Madrid (UIO–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UX138
UX Air Europa
788
11:30 AM
-05
4:55 AM+1
CEST
10h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4205cs
BA British
359
6:00 PM
-05
11:10 AM+1
CEST
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB138+3
IB Iberia
359
6:32 PM
-05
11:38 AM+1
CEST
10h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX137
UX Air Europa
788
1:40 AM
CEST T1
5:45 AM
-05
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4204cs
BA British
359
12:00 PM
CEST T4S
4:10 PM
-05
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB137+3
IB Iberia
350
12:00 PM
CEST T4S
4:10 PM
-05
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Quito to Madrid
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 5,429 mi 9h 52m nonstop +7h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

UIO–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 5,429 miles in approximately 9h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop UIO–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia Also: BA 7 359 10h06 Oneworld BA
UX Air Europa 4 788 10h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – BA, IB
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – UX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (7 flights/wk, 64%)
SkyTeam: UX (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, UIO to MAD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UIO to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
500
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Quito.
UIO: -05 · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Quito, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
5,429 mi / 8,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 52m to 10h 25m.
Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

UIO–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quito to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance5,429 mi / 8,736 km
Flight time9h 52m to 10h 25m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 18 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: UIO
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UIO to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 9h 52m to 10h 25m. The route covers 5,429 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Iberia and Air Europa. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from UIO to MAD. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RBA, MDE, PBI, EWR, FRA, SJO, PTY, BOG, MEX, LIM, EZE, ATL, MIA, LAX, SAL, GYE, JFK and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Quito.
Yes, return flights from MAD to UIO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 UIO to MAD

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and Air Europa. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

UIO to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UIO to MAD ranges from 9 hours 52 minutes to 10 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,429 miles (8,736 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via RBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.