LATAM will resume flights from Santiago to Quito

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LATAM Airlines will resume its direct flights between Santiago de Chile and Quito from next October with four initial weekly frequencies. LATAM Airlines photo

As of October 2026, LATAM Airlines Group will resume its direct flights between Quito in Ecuador and Santiago de Chile. With this operation, LATAM makes available to passengers 35.000 annual chairs, considering its four weekly frequencies, which will allow travelers to enjoy greater comfort and ease of connecting between these and other destinations around the world..

Direct flights will allow passengers to significantly reduce their travel times, with estimated optimization between 1,5 and 3 hours versus connected alternatives. The route will operate with aircraft A320neo, a more modern and efficient fleet, which reduces about a 20% fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions compared to previous models , according to manufacturer's data.

LATAM will restart its flights between Quito and Santiago

The resumption of this route, suspended during the pandemic, It's not just a network movement, but also a declaration of intent in terms of sustainability and operational efficiency. LATAM confirmed that the service will be operated with family aircraft Airbus A320neo with capacity for 174 passengers.

An offer of 4 weekly flights, which implies approximately 5.500 monthly seats, which represents an increase in 57% in seating capacity between Chile and Ecuador, since daily flights between Guayaquil and Santiago will be maintained.

By recovering the direct route to Quito, LATAM not only optimizes travel times for corporate and tourism passengers, but reinforces the capillarity of its international network, which this year will also see expansions into Europe and Africa.

The reopening of this route is part of the LATAM Group's strategy to continue strengthening its international network, responding to the needs of its customers with a value proposition based on connectivity, efficiency and sustainability.

“At LATAM we work permanently to strengthen Ecuador's connectivity with the region and the world.. The resumption of the Quito – Santiago route not only strengthens the ties between both countries, but also allows us to offer our passengers a more direct and efficient travel experience., according to your current needs”, noted Monica Fistrovic, CEO of LATAM Airlines Ecuador.

“This route Quito – Santiago is a sign of LATAM's confidence in Ecuador and a key step to promote economic development, facilitating a more efficient connection with Chile and the rest of the world”, mentioned Roberto Luque, Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.

With the reactivation of the Quito – Santiago route, LATAM Airlines Group reaffirms its commitment to the development of the country, promoting greater air connectivity, the growth of tourism and the integration of Ecuador with the main markets in the region and the world.

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