Quito eSIM: what to know before you land
🇪🇨 Quito, Ecuador · UIO · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $5.99
Landing in Quito
- UIO Mariscal Sucre International
Quito's airport is at Tababela, well east of the city, so the drive into the historic centre can take an hour.
- Install the Ecuador eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at UIO, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Ecuador, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $5.99Short stays in Quito
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Ecuador eSIM connects to Otecel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Ecuador
Going on from Quito? Latin America (17 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Ecuador too.
Questions about Quito
Which airports serve Quito?
Mariscal Sucre International (UIO). Quito's airport is at Tababela, well east of the city, so the drive into the historic centre can take an hour.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Quito?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $5.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at UIO?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Ecuador.
Which networks will I use in Quito?
The Ecuador eSIM connects to Otecel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.