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

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport, car

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)planeNSN - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
    29h 32m
    $652–2,119

  2. Bus to Picton, fly, car

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus
    2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)planePCN - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
    31h 19m
    $488–1,655

  3. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, car

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)planeBHE - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
    32h 19m
    $678–2,253

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration28h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$627Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Quito. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Woodbourne, walk to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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