Flights

Flights to the Galápagos Islands

The route to the islands always begins in one of two cities: Quito or Guayaquil. Here is exactly how to reach Galápagos and how to move between the islands by air.

Quito (UIO) → GalápagosGuayaquil (GYE) → Galápagos
Point of departure

The two departure cities to Galápagos

Every flight to the islands departs from Quito or Guayaquil only, operated by Avianca and LATAM.

Quito

UIO

The northern gateway to Galápagos. Around 3 hours to the islands, usually with a stop in Guayaquil.

Guayaquil

GYE

The closest gateway to the archipelago. Only about an hour and a half in the air.

Galápagos island airports

Only three airports serve the islands, each with a different role in your itinerary.

Baltra

GPS

The main airport of the islands. Best for itineraries starting in Santa Cruz or Isabela.

San Cristóbal

SCY

Located in town itself, saving a long ferry at the start or end of the trip.

Isabela

IBB

A small airstrip for inter-island flights only, with strict baggage limits and few seats.

Mainland to the islands

Flights to the Galápagos Islands

The only four routes from the mainland to the islands, two to three hours over the Pacific.

Quito (UIO)Baltra (GPS)
≈ 3 h, usually with a stop in Guayaquil

Landing in Baltra suits itineraries starting in Santa Cruz or Isabela.

Guayaquil (GYE)Baltra (GPS)
≈ 1 h 30 min

The fastest way to reach Santa Cruz.

Quito (UIO)San Cristóbal (SCY)
≈ 3 h with one stop

Ideal for itineraries starting in San Cristóbal and ending in Baltra.

Guayaquil (GYE)San Cristóbal (SCY)
≈ 1 h 30 min

Saves a long ferry at the start of the trip.

Flights to Galápagos require the INGALA transit card and the National Park entrance fee, both handled at the airport. Booking ahead is recommended, especially in high season.

Between the islands

Inter-island flights

Small aircraft only, between San Cristóbal and Isabela, with baggage limits and very few seats.

Isabela (IBB)San Cristóbal (SCY)
≈ 30 min (inter-island)

Small aircraft, very limited baggage and weight-dependent.

San Cristóbal (SCY)Isabela (IBB)
≈ 30 min (inter-island)

Very few seats, early booking required.

FLY Services

Choosing your flight service level

From finding the best island fare to fully flexible premium travel, here are the service levels.

ValueBest value

FLY Standard

For travellers looking for the most economical way to reach Galápagos.

Price
Best value
Comfort
Basic
Flexibility
Standard ticket
Routing
With a stop en route
  • We search for the most competitive island fare available
  • Departures may be early in the morning
  • The routing may include a stop in Guayaquil
  • Focused on maximum value and cost savings
BalancedMost popular

FLY Comfort

Comfort on the way to the islands while keeping the cost reasonable.

Price
Fair
Comfort
Improved
Flexibility
Standard ticket
Routing
Direct or one stop
  • Priority on direct flights to Galápagos when available
  • One connection only, if a connection is needed
  • More convenient departure times and earlier arrival
  • A balanced mix of comfort and price
Flexible

FLY Comfort Flex

Everything in FLY Comfort, plus flexibility.

Price
Fair+
Comfort
Improved
Flexibility
FLEX ticket
Routing
Direct or one stop
  • All the advantages of FLY Comfort
  • FLEX fare protection when available
  • Changes or cancellation per airline conditions
  • Peace of mind when travel dates may change
PremiumPremium experience

FLY Lux

Our highest flight service level for the Galápagos Islands.

Price
Premium
Comfort
Highest
Flexibility
Premium FLEX
Routing
Direct flight priority
  • Priority on direct flights to Galápagos
  • Premium FLEX tickets when available
  • Maximum flexibility for changes and cancellations
  • Personal planning of island and inter-island flights
  • Private plane and helicopter charters for VIP travellers, families and private groups
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