Cheap Flights from Cuenca to Quito from AU$ 62

The official name of Quito is San Francisco de Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Quito is situated on the eastern slope of Pichincha Volcano and surrounded by several other volcanoes on the Andes Mountains. Quito gets its beauty from the location; the city is built between mountain peaks and covered with greenery. Quito is one of the beautiful cities in Ecuador that houses modern apartments, commercial lines, and shops with a warm and welcoming culture. The best time to travel to Quito is in June when the weather is mild and less tourist.

Tip: Quito is located in the Andes Mountain, at 2,800 meters above the sea level, offering a variety of cultural activities, making it a great starting point to travel to the rest of Ecuador.

How to get to Quito, Ecuador

The Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the nearest one to Quito. The airport is located at about 18 km to the east of Quito. From Cuenca to Quito the distance is around 500 Km, and easily accessible by airways. Cuenca to Quito flights is mainly and highly operated by TAME airlines. Nonstop and direct flights to Quito are run by different airlines including Lan Ecuador Aero. On average, the Lan Ecuador Airways operates seven flights to Quito in a week. Cheap flights from Cuenca can be found online by LATAM and TAME airlines.

Tip: The flight duration from Cuenca to Quito is only an hour, so taking a morning flight saves time and money as late-night taxi fares are usually expensive.

What to see and do in Quito

The UNESCO named Quito as the cultural heritage site for its architecture. Explore the old city of Quito and indulge yourself in local culture by checking their restaurants, shops, roads, and colourful buildings. The ancient town also houses various churches, each with its style and history. La Compania de Jesus is one such church that stands out from the rest as it covered in gold. Once you are done exploring the old city on foot, and feeding your taste buds with Quito cuisine head to the cable car ride. Teleferico runs up the mountains offering a panoramic view of the city. On a clear day, you can see several volcanoes that the town is surrounded by. However, come prepared for the cable car ride, as it is cold high up.

When you are in Quito, it is all about the old city and elevations. El Panecillo is a hill located in the ancient town, which has the statue of winged Virgin Mary. Taxi services are available to reach the top of the mountain; the statue can also be spotted from various locations in the city. And finally stand at the centre of the world by visiting Mitad Del Mundo, a monument and a museum that marks the hemisphere.

Tip: When exploring the old city of Quito o foot it is suggested to start at Plaza Grande as it houses presidential Palace and also Visits Mercado Central for excellent and cheap lunches.

Quito is an exciting city to visit in Ecuador, from an active volcano to the old town, from high mountains to historical churches and museum it is vibrant. Cuenca to Quito flights booking can be done through Trip.com. Further, you can save money by pre-booking. Trip.com offers world-class services to its customer by helping them with their flight options and budget hotels.