Cheap Flights to Mariscal Lamar Airport

Mariscal Lamar Airport serves Cuenca, a beautifully preserved colonial city nestled in Ecuador’s southern Andean highlands. Renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage historic center and growing popularity among international retirees, CUE offers travelers access to one of South America’s most charming and livable cities.

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About Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE)

CUE is served by Avianca, LATAM Airlines, and EQUAIR, offering scheduled domestic connectivity to Ecuador’s major cities. The airport supports both Cuenca’s strong tourism appeal and its significant and growing expatriate retiree community.

IATA/ICAO codes

CUE / SECU

Location

Approximately 3 km from downtown Cuenca

Key airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines, EQUAIR

Popular Routes to and from Cuenca

CUE’s network relies on domestic connectivity to Ecuador’s major cities.

Route Type

Popular Connections

Domestic Ecuador

Quito, Guayaquil

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights

Booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead of travel typically secures good fares. The drier months from June to September offer the most favorable conditions for exploring the historic center and surrounding highlands.

About Cuenca

Cuenca is a beautifully preserved colonial city in Ecuador’s southern Andes, celebrated for its UNESCO World Heritage historic center and mild highland climate. The city combines rich cultural heritage with a growing reputation as one of the most livable destinations in South America.

Things to Know When Flying Into Cuenca

Cuenca’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture.


The city is one of South America’s most popular retirement destinations for North American and European expatriates.


Cuenca serves as a gateway to Cajas National Park, known for its dramatic highland lakes and paramo ecosystems.


The city’s mild Andean climate offers comfortable temperatures throughout the year.

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FAQs — Flights to International Airport

Cuenca's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its well-preserved colonial architecture and Andean highland setting.

Avianca, LATAM Airlines, and EQUAIR operate scheduled domestic service connecting Cuenca to Quito and Guayaquil.

The airport is located about 3 km (2 miles) from central Cuenca, roughly a 10 minute drive.

Quito to Cuenca is the busiest route, providing the primary domestic connection to this Andean highland city.

Yes, Cuenca is widely known as one of South America's top retirement destinations, drawing significant numbers of North American and European expatriates.

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