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Even though Norman Manley International Airport is located on a small island, access to the airport is quite easy. You can take a bus from the city center or take a taxi. If you have rented a car for your journey, you can also deliver it at the airport. Whatever option you choose, you will be accompanied with a great view of see during your journey.

Car Rental

There are offices of both local and international car rental companies in the city center. You can reach Norman Manley International Airport in 20 minutes on average with the car you rent and by following the airport signs along the shore.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi at any time during the day in the city center. However, keep in mind that there are no taximeter devices on the taxis. This is why you are advised to deal with the taxi driver in advance about your destination and bargain on the fare. You can reach Norman Manley International Airport in 20 minutes with a taxi.

Bus

The bus line 98 departing from the city center goes to Norman Manley International Airport. The ticket costs 120,00 Jamaican Dollar for adults. While the bus schedule varies during the day, it departs every twenty minutes and the bus reaches the airport in about 40 minutes.

Airport Information

The airport located on an island 19 kilometers outside the city center, is the second busiest airport in the country. Regular and seasonal passenger flights and cargo flights to different destinations are operated from Norman Manley International Airport, which is contracted with many airline companies. There are over thirty cafès, bars and restaurants at the airport. There are different alternatives for those who want to shop, as well as a duty free store. Club Kingston Lounge serves passengers who want to spoil themselves. There are also small art galleries at the airport.

Mariscal Sucre Airport is located about 37 km from Quito city center, and the only way to make your journey the most convenient and fastest way is to use the shuttle or city buses, which are the most popular public transportation vehicles. Taxis and car rental services are also ideal alternatives for comfortable transportation. No matter which transportation vehicle you prefer, you can reach Quito city center in maximum of 1.5 hours.

Bus

The easiest and most effortless way to travel to Quito city center from Mariscal Sucre Airport is without a doubt the city buses. The buses operate on routes towards the North and South of the city and to get a one way ticket to travel on the bus you need to get a ticket from the vending machines or ticket offices by paying 2 dollars (2016). At Rio Coca Terminal the Consorcio SOTRANOR buses start at 5:30 in the morning until 22:00 in the evening. At Quitumbe Terminal the Consorcio COSIBO buses start at 5:30 in the morning until 19:00, and all depart from the airport terminal exit. In addition to this, Aeroservicios buses also run directly to Quito city center, but are a bit more expensive than the other buses. You can get these buses by paying a fee of around 8 dollars. The biggest reason for the price difference is that the buses provide a larger capacity (46-52 people) and free Internet service. Another distinctive feature is that the buses run 365 days of the year and every hour of the day. The average duration of your bus journey is 1-1,5 hours.

Taxi

When you land at Mariscal Sucre Airport, if you have a lot of luggage or if you are in a hurry you can take one of the taxis that are waiting 24/7 outside the airport terminal. Taxis are quite expensive compared to public transportation but they provide the fastest transportation. When you step out of the airport arrivals terminal, you will find taxi stops. A taxi from the airport to the city center of Quito will cost from $ 25 and some taxi drivers will charge up to $ 45. Depending on the traffic, your journey will take an average of 45-60 minutes. In this sense, the Uber system can provide you with big discounts on prices. You can also use shared taxis if you can find other travellers going to the city center of Quito.

Rent a Car

If you are looking for a comfortable way to travel to the city center of Quito from Mariscal Sucre Airport as quickly as possible, it may be a good idea to rent a car. Before you arrive, if you do a short search on the internet you can rent a car at a more affordable price. With your international license, you can receive your vehicle in minutes. Car rental companies working at Mariscal Sucre Airport; Hertz: + (593-2) 281 8410, Avis: + (593-2) 601-6000, Locate: + (593-2) 600-2975, Budget: + (593-2) 281-8040, Thrifty: + (593-2) 222-8688. By using E28 and E35 motorways it is possible to reach Quito city center in 60 minutes or 1.5 hours.