Which airport should I fly into for Ibarra?

For long-haul and international flights, Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) is the main gateway near Ibarra. The closest airport, Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Ibarra?

The nearest is about 37 mi (60 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Ibarra?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Ibarra

The closest airports to Ibarra, EC: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Ibarra, EC is Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), about 37 mi (60 km) away — roughly 1 hr 7 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
UIO	Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal SucreQuito, Ecuador	37 mi / 60 km	1 hr 7 min	Regional
TUA	Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla AirportTulcan, Ecuador	43 mi / 69 km	1 hr 17 min	Regional
IPI	San Luis AirportIpiales, Colombia	47 mi / 76 km	1 hr 25 min	Regional
LGQ	Nueva Loja AirportLago Agrio, Ecuador	88 mi / 142 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
PSO	Antonio Narino AirportPasto, Colombia	92 mi / 148 km	2 hr 8 min	Regional
LTX	Cotopaxi International AirportLatacunga, Ecuador	93 mi / 150 km	2 hr 10 min	International
OCC	Francisco De Orellana AirportCoca, Ecuador	96 mi / 155 km	2 hr 14 min	Regional
TCO	La Florida AirportTumaco, Colombia	110 mi / 177 km	2 hr 33 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) is the most convenient at about 37 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) (93 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Ibarra. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with UIO.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near UIO saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Ibarra is Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), about 37 mi (60 km) away — roughly 1 hr 7 min by road.