CUEUpdated May 7, 2024

Getting to and from Cuenca airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Cuenca airport (CUE), 3 km from Cuenca. See also the airport guide for general information.

Tramway

Line 1 of the Tranvía de Cuenca (Tel +593 7 413 5530) connects the Rio Tarqui and Parque Industrial stations in about 35 minutes and stops in front of the airport. Other stops on its route include Misicata, Arenal, Ordoñez Lazo, Tarqui, 9 de Octubre and Terminal Terrestre. The trip to the historic center of Cuenca takes about 6 minutes.

Taxi

Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day outside the passenger terminal. The trip to the city center takes approximately 15 minutes.

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Tips for getting to and from CUE

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Cuenca airport is 3 km from Cuenca. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at CUE.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the CUE airport map and share a meeting point.
  5. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at CUE.
  6. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near CUE.
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