How to find cheap flights to Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
At the moment, £388 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Mariscal Lamar International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to CUE for £771.
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Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Cuenca, where Mariscal Lamar International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Mariscal Lamar International Airport.
Best time to go to Cuenca
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Cuenca in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to CUE that fits your itinerary and budget.
If you want to experience Cuenca at its liveliest, book your flights to CUE for July. Travelling during high seasons usually means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Cuenca are often more affordable.
With averages of between 8ºC and 19ºC, November is when Cuenca is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 5ºC to 15ºC.
Want to avoid grey skies? September is the driest month in Cuenca, averaging 16 days of rain.
Rain is more likely in March, which gets around 26 days of wet weather.
Flying to Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and jump on a direct flight to Mariscal Lamar International Airport. LATAM Airlines and Avianca fly nonstop to Cuenca.
Think about booking your CUE plane ticket with LATAM Airlines. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 91% of flights to this hub arriving on time.
CUE is located in the UTC-5 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Mariscal Lamar International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to CUE:
Start your trip to Cuenca sooner by collecting a car hire in CUE. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are leading suppliers to select from here.
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Mariscal Lamar International Airport, you're likely to arrive as planned. CUE has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 88% of departing flights landing when they're meant to.
Getting to central Cuenca from Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
Central Cuenca is about 3 kms (2 miles) from CUE.
Once you've landed from your flight to CUE, expect a drive to the centre of around 10 minutes.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 20 minutes.
Cuenca has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to help get you started:
Cuenca highlights
Hop off your flight to Cuenca and make your way to these must-visit attractions:
Inca Ruins: Located around 2 kms (1 mile) west of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Catedral Vieja de Cuenca: Need one more reason to visit Cuenca? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 2 kms (1 mile) west of the city centre.
How to get to La Troncal from Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
On your way to the nearby city of La Troncal? It's about 177 kms (110 miles) from CUE. Give yourself around 3 hours 25 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE) to Azogues
Azogues is another city that you can easily get to from Mariscal Lamar International Airport. It's about 23 kms (14 miles) away.
It takes 40 minutes or so to drive to Azogues.
Explore more of Ecuador
There's plenty more of Ecuador waiting for you to discover. About 129 kms (80 miles) north-west of Cuenca, head for Guayaquil. On the must-see list? Begin with Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal. The closest airport to this city is Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE).
Another city in Ecuador that earns its place on your itinerary is Santo Domingo de los Colorados. From Cuenca, it's roughly 290 kms (180 miles) north and serves up highlights like Bosque Primario San Luis and las palmas ciudad verde Park. Make time for D Art House Theatre too.
Or head for Machala, about 113 kms (70 miles) west of Cuenca. Municipal Centre for Art and Culture, Colón Park and Plaza Shopping Mall of the Americas are just a taste of what's waiting.