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How to get fromQuito to Darwinby car, plane or bus

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

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  1. Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane UIO - DRW
    31h 36m
    $1,066–3,277

  2. Bus, bus to Cuenca, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alóag to Ambatobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus bus
    3. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CUE - DRW
    43h 16m
    $1,146–3,378

  3. Bus to Ipiales, fly

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus
    2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane IPI - DRW
    42h 7m
    $1,940–6,059

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration30h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,094Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Darwin, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Darwin. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then take the taxi to Darwin. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Alóag, take the bus to Ambato, take the bus to Cuenca, walk to Cuenca (CUE) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then take the taxi to Darwin.

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