UIO (Quito) window seat guide

At Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Volcán Pichincha, Quito's western valley ridge, the city sprawl below, distant Andean foothills.

When taking off from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on runway 18, the right side of the aircraft faces west, giving a close-up view of Volcán Pichincha towering right over Quito's western edge. The city's valley and surrounding ridges are also best appreciated from this side as you climb out. Notable sights include: Volcán Pichincha, Quito's western valley ridge, the city sprawl below, distant Andean foothills.

When landing at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 36 means approaching from the south and flying north into the Tababela valley where the new Quito airport sits. On the right (east) side you get clear views of the snow-capped volcanoes Cayambe and Antisana, which flank the valley to the northeast and southeast — dramatic peaks that dominate the horizon on approach. The left side mostly shows lower, less distinct ridgelines toward Pichincha and the older city, which is farther away from this airport's location. Notable sights include: Cayambe volcano (northeast), Antisana volcano (southeast), Guayllabamba river valley, eastern Andean ridge foothills.

The best window seat at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Quito (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.