The airport "Mariscal Sucre" is located eight kilometers from Quito - the capital of Ecuador . It is named in honor of one of the leaders of the struggle for independence in Ecuador and Latin America - Antonio José de Sucre.
Specifications
The airport "Mariscal Sucre" in Quito is considered one of the most high-mountainous in the world. It is located at an altitude of 2.8 km above sea level. Its construction began in 2008, several times stopped due to lack of financial resources. But soon the object was taken under the control of the city administration. This is the new airport in Quito. There is an old one, but the city administration decided that its reconstruction is financially inexpedient.
Two years later, the runway was built, and in 2009 the passenger terminal building. The complex began work in February 2013, but until now some services are not functioning. The airport in Quito "Mariscal Sucre" is considered the largest in Ecuador. Its capacity is 15 million people per year.
Infrastructure
The modern airport in Quito is very convenient. It has:
- comfortable waiting room and VIP-hall;
- shops of souvenirs, cosmetics, perfumes and other useful things;
- shops of products, a flower boutique;
- cafes and bars;
- representative offices of international airlines.
The VIP lounge is located on the second floor. It is equipped with the latest technology. Here you can watch TV, relax, order any dish from the cafe or bar. For VIP-lounge travelers, the airport of Quito provides a shuttle service to the plane. The customer is delivered to the board in a business class car. The cost of this rest is $ 20 per hour per person.
In the airport building you can buy a variety of things - from sunglasses and small souvenirs to elegant bags, toys and electronics. Here, four duty-free shops - in the departure hall and arrival hall of international flights, 2 in the zone of domestic airlines.
There are several shops in the airport building where you can buy high-quality seafood, Belgian sweets for every taste. There is a flower boutique with quite affordable prices.
On the territory of the airport you can grab a bite of excellent cakes, have a cup of sweet coffee or tea in the cozy ambience of the cafe "Amazonia". There is a pizzeria "Famigliya", where besides Italian pizza dishes. In Darwin's Bar there is always an informal atmosphere. Here you can have breakfast and easy to dine, drink coffee or tea with a light snack.
In the building there are offices of many airlines, cooperating with the airport "Mariscal Sucre". If for some reason the flight is delayed, passengers can apply to the appropriate office. They will be provided with food, soft drinks, lodging in the nearest hotel (if the flight is delayed more than eight hours).
In addition, the airport building has:
- point of emergency medical care;
- currency exchange point;
- telephone and internet (separate cabins);
- rack for storing luggage;
- trolleys for the transport of luggage;
- massage room.
Useful places near the airport
The airport in Quito still does not work at its fullest, therefore some services are not available to travelers.
This point can be compensated if you know where there are different useful places:
- You can rent a car at the airport;
- parking for cars is located very close - one and a half kilometers;
- you can refuel a rented car at a gas station, which is 5.7 km from the airport;
- a little bit closer, in 5 km, there is a good restaurant (actual for passengers, long waiting for their flight);
- in 13 km there is an ATM (useful in case the exchange office in the airport building will not work).
In 2028, the airport will be fully reconstructed in Quito ( Ecuador ). All services, including the runway and the terminal building, will be upgraded.
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