Traveler's Guide

Flights
Flights to the Galápagos Islands leave out of Guayaquil and Quito, and arrive to either Baltra Island or San Cristobal Island. The flight duration is 1 1/2 hours, and there is a time change between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands as you move westward. Flights depart from Guayaquil between 9:15-11:45am, and from the Galapagos back to Guayaquil, flights depart between 10:40am-1:15pm. Flights depart from Quito between 7:30-10:00am, and from the Galapagos back to Quito, flights depart between 10:45am-1:15pm. These flight schedules depend on the day of the week and the airline chosen. The itineraries and following rates are subject to change based on airline decisions.
NOTE: Airport codes are the following:
GYE – Guayaquil
UIO – Quito
GPS - Baltra Island
SCT - San Cristobal Island