Flying from Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Mariscal Lamar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 50 minutes.
Cuenca and Quito share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Take your pick of 52 weekly Mariscal Lamar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CUE to UIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from Mariscal Lamar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Quito (and then other corners of Ecuador) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Aeroregional is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
With an impressive 89.25% of services arriving on schedule, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time record for CUE to UIO flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
At the moment, $75 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mariscal Lamar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $142. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CUE to UIO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Mariscal Lamar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
Mariscal Lamar International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CUE land at their destination as scheduled 87.53% of the time.
Mariscal Lamar International Airport is around 2 miles from central Cuenca. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mariscal Lamar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to CUE:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mariscal Lamar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near UIO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar to explore Quito and beyond.
Booking your ride from Mariscal Sucre International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is approximately 25 miles from central Quito. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Mariscal Lamar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Quito. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Mariscal Lamar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Quito during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 45ºF and 66ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from CUE to UIO in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 45ºF and 64ºF on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be explored after you've experienced Quito. Around 170 miles away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
If you want to check out another major stop in Ecuador, head for Cuenca, roughly 190 miles south of Quito. El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are key reasons to visit.
