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Want to share a taxi ride (and the cost) from the new Quito airport to Otavalo or Cotacachi?
This is it. A free service connecting traveling sponsored by Quito Airport Suites.
See below for when travelers have asked to share rides, and use the form to write us with the time and date youd like to share a ride in order for us to publish it to the calendar and see if we can find someone else who wants to share one of our trusted taxis at that time.
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To go effectively from the Quito airport to Galapagos you will need to catch a flight either with TAME, AERGAL or LAN. Flights for foreigners are usually around $450 round trip and the passage takes about 2 hours.
Sometimes there are specials for Ecuadorian citizens and residents that are announced in the local paper (for sometimes as low as $150 round trip!)
It is possible to buy the ticket a few hours before flying from the airport ticket point.
For a complete view of the Concessions available in the new Quito Airport please take a quick peek at the following diagram:

For a complete overview of the shops available in the new Quito airport, please revise the diagram below…

For a current view of the layout of the new Quito airport, please revise the map below.

Below is a list of the rent a car companies that have booths within the new Quito airport in the arrivals area.
Hertz Quito Airport
Budget Quito Airport
Localiza Quito Airport
Thrifty Quito Airport
Avis Quito Airport
For a transfer from the Quito airport to any place in Ecuador call us and we can arrange it at the lowest prices on the market.
Call us at 2391430 and ask for Dom for assistance in English.
How can I order an airport pick up?
Usually this is done through your hotel in Quito, if you are not going to stay at ay hotel we can arrange an airport pick up and get you on your way to wherever you need to go.
We also offer an airport pick up to our guests for a nominal extra fee.
For Quito airport transfers click here.
How can I find out about delays or airport closings?
To find about airport closings or delays the fastest way is to call 3954200 ext 2008 and ask the airport operator.
Tips on how to clear the customs at Quito airport painlessly:
Be sure to declare all goods of value, especially cash if it amounts over $10,ooo USD. If you don´t declare it and they find it you may be subject to a hefty fine.
Be sure to bring in limited amounts of cell phones, TVs and personal computers (maximum 2 per person).
Don´t bring organic materials like plants or animals (without declaring them and taking the necessary precautions beforehand).