How to find cheap flights to Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
At the moment, 722 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to CUE for 1.104 €.
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Best time to go to Cuenca
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Cuenca is usually May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CUE.
If you'd like to experience Cuenca at its liveliest, book your flights to CUE for April. Going on holiday during high seasons generally means more things to do than at other times.
Travel in December if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Cuenca are generally cheaper.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Cuenca is warmest in November, averaging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
Ranging from 3ºC (37ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF), July has the lowest temperatures.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? August is the driest month in Cuenca, averaging 15 days of rain.
Rain is more common here in March, which gets around 25 days of wet weather.
Flying to Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE): What you need to know
Travel to Cuenca in one easy hop with LATAM Airlines. Avianca also offers direct flights to Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport.
LATAM Airlines is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 91% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it an excellent choice when booking your CUE plane ticket.
The timezone at CUE is UTC-5.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to CUE:
If you're catching an onward flight from Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport or flying home from there, your journey is likely to stay on schedule. Up to 91% of all flights out of CUE land as expected.
Getting to central Cuenca from Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
The distance from CUE to central Cuenca is about 10 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to CUE, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Cuenca:
Cuenca highlights
Step off your flight to Cuenca and head straight for these must-see attractions:
Inca Ruins: The perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.97 kilometres southeast of the city centre.
Old Cathedral of Cuenca: Want more reasons to visit Cuenca? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 0.32 kilometres northeast of the city centre.
How to get to La Troncal from Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
The nearby city of La Troncal is about 177 kilometres from CUE. Heading to the centre by taxi or ride-share usually takes around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Travelling from Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE) to Azogues
If Azogues is your destination, it's around 24 kilometres from Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport.
The drive time to Azogues is roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of Ecuador
Ecuador keeps the adventures coming. Keep going to Guayaquil, located around 129 kilometres northwest of Cuenca. Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000 are just the start of its must-sees. Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) is the city's closest major airport.
Santo Domingo de los Colorados is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Ecuador. You'll find it roughly 290 kilometres north of Cuenca. Bosque Primario San Luis, Museo Etnografico Tsachila and BOTÁNICO SAN RAFAEL Garden rank among the top sights.
Expand your adventure to Machala. Roughly 121 kilometres west of Cuenca, Municipal Centre for Art and Culture, Catedral de Machala and House of Ecuadorian Culture "Benjamín Carrión" are reasons to go.