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There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane MAD - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    14h 15m
    $526–1,127

  2. Fly to Ipiales, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane MAD - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ibarra to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    21h 24m
    $362–1,327

  3. Fly to Coca, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Coca (OCC)plane plane MAD - OCC
    2. Take the bus from El Coca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    23h 11m
    $442–1,318

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,785.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 15m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Quito. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Ipiales (IPI), drive to Tulcán, take the bus to Ibarra, then take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén.

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