Which airport should I fly into for Santo Domingo de los Colorados?

For long-haul and international flights, Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) is the main gateway near Santo Domingo de los Colorados. 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 Santo Domingo de los Colorados?

The nearest is about 57 mi (92 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 Santo Domingo de los Colorados?

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 Santo Domingo de los Colorados

The closest airports to Santo Domingo de los Colorados, EC: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Santo Domingo de los Colorados, EC is Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), about 57 mi (92 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 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	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional
LTX	Cotopaxi International AirportLatacunga, Ecuador	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	International
ATF	Chachoan AirportAmbato, Ecuador	78 mi / 126 km	1 hr 49 min	Regional
BHA	Los Perales AirportBahia de Caraquez, Ecuador	88 mi / 142 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
ESM	General Rivadeneira AirportTachina, Ecuador	91 mi / 146 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional
PVO	Reales Tamarindos AirportPortoviejo, Ecuador	105 mi / 169 km	2 hr 26 min	Regional
MEC	Eloy Alfaro International AirportManta, Ecuador	114 mi / 184 km	2 hr 39 min	International
JIP	Jipijapa AirportJipijapa, Ecuador	115 mi / 185 km	2 hr 40 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 57 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) (60 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 Santo Domingo de los Colorados. 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 Santo Domingo de los Colorados is Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), about 57 mi (92 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 min by road.