Is a 25 min layover in Quito long enough?
No, 25 minutes is probably not enough for a layover at UIO (Quito).
Is 25 minutes enough for a layover at Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)?
Even a purely domestic connection needs more than 25 minutes to walk, recheck, and clear security at UIO.
What is the minimum connection time at UIO?
Minimum connection times at Mariscal Sucre International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 90 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 25 minutes connection at UIO on an international flight?
25 minutes is below the 90-minute international MCT at Mariscal Sucre International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. The airport is a single building, so moving between the domestic and international sections is a short walk of 5-10 minutes along one concourse level. There is no train or shuttle needed, but any passenger arriving from outside Ecuador must pass through Immigration and collect and recheck bags at Customs before continuing to any onward flight, domestic or international, which is the real bottleneck rather than physical distance.
How much time do I need for a layover at UIO?
We recommend at least 50 minutes for a comfortable connection at Mariscal Sucre International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 20 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 10 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at UIO?
Airline transfer desks are located past immigration/customs in the main terminal; LATAM Ecuador and Avianca Ecuador staff can rebook missed connections, though options may be limited given fewer daily frequencies compared to larger hubs.