Airplane flights

[Lawrence Schultz]

I am in the process of planning a trip to Ecuador which will include visits to Manta, Cuenca and Cotacachi.

It is my understanding that all flights must go through Quito. If I am in Manta and I want to go to Cuenca I must be routed first to Quito and then on to Cuenca. This seems crazy to me because both Manta and Cuenca are major cities.

Do I have my facts right or our their direct flights between Manta and Cuenca and vice versa?

Lawrence Schultz

[IL’s Insider Expert]

Hi Lawrence,

Thanks for taking the time to reach out and post your question on the forum!

Remember that Ecuador is a relatively small country. Your information is correct – all flights inside of Ecuador run through Quito, the capital. An exception is that it is possible to get a flight from Guayaquil to the Galápagos Islands.

Hope that helps and good luck planning your trip!

Thanks again for your question.

[Edward Daniszewski]

Hi Lawrence:
There are flights out of Guayaquil to Cuenca and visa versa,it’s really a simple process, or if your daring you can take the suttle Van. It’s $60.00 USD and a 2-3 hr ride depending on who’s driving. As for Mamta, I’m sure there’s a bus going through there on your way to Salinas. Hope this helps you out.

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