Cheap Flights To Ecuador Starting at $92

Although Ecuador is a relatively small country, it still has five fully functional international airports. Flights to Ecuador will land at either one of these destinations depending on which part of the country you wish to travel. These international airports are spread across Ecuador: the Simon Bolivar International Airport, located in Guayaquil, the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Tachina Airport based in Esmeraldas, Eloy Alfaro International Airport in Manta, and Cotopaxi Air Base in Latacunga. Each airport is conveniently located in their respective cities to enable those coming in to Ecuador can get to their destination in the city quickly and easily. From the airport, visitors can take a number of transportation options to get to where they want to go including taxis, special bus services, and trains.

Ecuador Weather

Flights to Ecuador happen year-round, and there is always a region of Ecuador where good weather is available. The majority of people prefer to get their Ecuador flights during the dry season, which, in the highlands (La Sierra), is usually from June to September. In the east (La Amazonia), rain falls most of the year. The lowlands (La Costa) have a rainforest climate. Rain does not usually affect the temperature greatly however, and the sun will generally be shining throughout the day. Because it is located on the equator, Equator basically gets 12 hours of day and night every day.

Getting Around Ecuador

Buses are the main form of transportation for most Ecuadorians, and will likely be the most convenient for those getting flights to Ecuador. While the journey on a bus is likely to be quite hair-raising, there are buses available to take you to almost any destination you require. Other forms of transportation include boats, some trains, and taxis. Many attractions in Ecuador however, are only accessible if you are part of an organized tour. There are a variety of tour operators working in Ecuador and some even offer private trips so you don't have to go with other tourists. Walking is also a good way to get in amongst the locals and get a real feel for the country. A walk through the Otavalo Market is certainly a must.

Ecuador Attractions

Ecuador flights take you to airports that are ideally situated to get you to the heart of the action. Ecuador has many wonderful attractions, restaurants, and activities:

• The Galapagos Islands, a great opportunity for visitors to get up close and personal with the Ecuadorian wildlife
• Old Town, a city that is very different from any other in the world, steeped in Ecuadorian history and a great way to learn about the country
• Otavalo Crafts Market, a good place to mingle with the local Ecuadorians and buy some souvenirs to take home
• Volcan Cotopaxi, a beautiful snowcapped stratovolcano located in the Parque Nacional
• Cotopaxi, is a big attraction in Equador and a must see for any visitor
• Parque Bolivar, where the iguanas run free and you can see some very large land iguanas