Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)

Cuenca, Ecuador

Overview

Mariscal Lamar Airport serves Cuenca, a UNESCO-listed colonial city in southern Ecuador. It is a domestic airport handling flights primarily to Quito and Guayaquil. The airport sits close to the city center within the Andean highlands.

Terminals

A single compact terminal handles domestic flights.

Transport to city center

Official taxis and ride-hailing apps connect the airport to central Cuenca, just minutes away. The drive into the historic center is short.

Lounges

Lounge facilities are minimal, with basic seating in the departures area.

Travel tips

The airport's central location makes transfers quick and inexpensive. Cuenca sits at altitude, so allow time to acclimatize.

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