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The first ultra-modal airline low cost landed on Quito, Viva Aerobus already offers direct flights from Cancún towards the capital of Ecuador. Photos Diogo Ricardo, Special delivery
Yes, just as they hear it, the first ultra-low-cost airline landed in the Marshal Sucre, I mean Viva Aerobus which began its newest and first direct route in the country: Cancun to Quito.
Aerobus already has flights to Quito
This service offers three flights a week operated by aircraft Airbus A320 and A321 who are part of the youngest fleet of Mexico, and the fourth youngest in North America, with an average age of only 5 years. Tickets for this route start from USD $40 dollars one way, more taxation. This proposal at low prices is, both the airline's business model, as well as the recent government agreement that allowed the reduction of air rates with the aim of promoting the competitiveness and connectivity of Ecuador..
Schedules
The three initial weekly frequencies will operate from Cancún on mondays, Wednesday and Friday and on the return from Quito the flights will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the following times:
- Flight VB456 takes off from Cancun at 9:25 pm and lands in Quito at 1:00 am.
- Flight VB457 takes off from Quito at 2:15 am and lands back in Cancun at 6:15 am.
The flight lasts for 3 hours and 20 minutes.
There is a market, despite the visa
Cancún – Quito is a route designed to serve a growing market. According to the Ministry of Tourism of Mexico, in the first quarter of the year, Ecuador sent to Mexico, airway, To over 17 thousand tourists, which represented an increase in 56% compared to the same period of 2022. in addition, Quito Tourism, reported that in April 2023, Mexico was positioned between 10 countries that generated the greatest flow of air visitors in Quito.
With this new route, Viva Aerobus strengthens its presence in Cancún, one of its six operational bases, with one of the widest offers in the city, from where it flies to more than 25 Destinations. Viva's commitment to this Mexican beach is evident in the growth in its offer and passengers; It is worth remembering that in 2022 traffic to/from the two destinations in Quintana Roo, increased by a 27% compared to the same period of 2021, adding up 4.7 million passengers transported by the airline.
As a final reminder for Ecuadorian travelers, Let us remember that with the United States visa It can enter Mexico without the need to apply for a Mexican visa.
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