TUA Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) serves Otavalo, about 90 km northeast of Otavalo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport to Otavalo
The airport is about 90 km northeast of Otavalo, about 93 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.
Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~65 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~93 min | metered | |
| Private transfer | ~93 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~93 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From TUA to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 147 km | 154 min | — |
Which way suits you from Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Tulcan ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Tulcan shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes