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You can take a taxi from the city center to come to Guararapes International Airport, which is located 11 kilometers outside the city center of Recife. If you want to travel with a faster and more economical vehicle without getting jammed in traffic, you can take the subway. In the city, the offices of almost all the international car rental companies can be found. Hence, car rental is an alternative of transportation that can be preferred comfortably to go to the airport in Recife. You also have the option of calling a vehicle over the systems such as Uber and OCAB as an alternative to these classic options of transportation in the city.

Taxi

Wherever you are in Recife, you can find a taxi within a few minutes almost at any time during the day. The duration of your journey to the airport from the city center with a taxi will not go beyond 15-20 minutes in general. Thus, the amount you need to pay for going to the airport by taxi is not that high in the city. However, you can firstly consider the alternative public transportation vehicles like the subway and complete your journey without crossing your budget if you need to come to the airport from another place near Recife. Taxis generally demand the amount written on the taximeter and do not work with a fixed price. But you can try to travel with a fixed price by talking to the taxi driver in Recife if you are going to go to the airport from a distant place. 

Transfer Vehicle

The innovative transfer system called OCAB is extensively used in the city. Generally, you can travel with low prices with the OCAB, which has comfortable and luxurious vehicles. If you are going to travel especially with a small group, these vehicles can be the most convenient option for you. The price of the transportation may increase when farther distances are included. You can call the OCAB vehicles, which take you from your house and drop at the entrances of the airport, over the internet and the mobile application.

Uber

You can come to the airport comfortably with your heavy luggage by taking the Uber vehicles in Recife, which is one of the cities where the Uber system is used extensively. The Uber system works over the internet and the mobile applications like the OCAB. You can reach the entrance of the airport within approximately 20 minutes by calling a vehicle to where you are. The average price of going to the airport from the center with the Uber vehicles is around 21-30 Brazilian Reals. You should not forget that this price may change as you go farther from the center of the city.

Airport Information 

At Guararapes International Airport, which bring the different aspects of Recife, Brazil and the world together, large and comfortable waiting lounges, offices for those who want to rent a car, restaurants and cafes awaiting the passengers who would like to eat or drink something while waiting at the airport are available. Bob’s, Bonaparte, Café São Braz, Pastello, Cafeteria Palheta, Romar Cafeteria, Sweets Café, Subway and Vivenda do Camarão are some of the cafes and restaurants in the airport terminal. If you would like to buy duty-free products, souvenirs or sweet snacks, you can have a look at the alternatives like Blue Spirit, Cachaça Brazil, Duty Free Dufry, Gatos de Rua, Macaco Prego, Havaianas, Mundo Brasil, Renaissance, Romar Artesanato, Tabacaria Havana, Sweet Way, Salão Aeroporto and Vermelho Pimentão. In addition to these services at the airport, you can also find a branch of the bank Banco do Brazil, ATMs, a lost and found office and a post office here. 

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.