Flying from London to Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE): what you need to know
London has multiple airports where you can take off on adventures. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Cuenca is 5 hours behind London. Mariscal Lamar International Airport is located in Cuenca, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to CUE.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
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About Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CUE if you're catching a late flight from London to Mariscal Lamar International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE) to central Cuenca
Mariscal Lamar International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Cuenca. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 12 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
For a one-way ticket from London to Mariscal Lamar International Airport, C$786 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$1,727. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get flight tickets from London to CUE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Cuenca. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Mariscal Lamar International Airport.
Lock in your flight from London to CUE for November if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cuenca to range from 8ºC to 19ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Mariscal Lamar International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cuenca
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One of the best ways to experience Cuenca is to check out its popular attractions. Essential stops include El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
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