The Galápagos Islands are a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife destination about 1,000 km off Ecuador's coast. All flights to the islands depart from mainland Ecuador — Quito or Guayaquil — to Baltra (GPS) or San Cristóbal (SCY).
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From Baltra (GPS), travelers take a bus and short ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, then a taxi or bus to Puerto Ayora. San Cristóbal (SCY) is a short ride from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Cruise passengers are usually met at the airport.
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The islands are year-round; December–May is warmer with calmer seas, June–November is cooler and busier with marine life. Holidays and July–August are peak.
Fly into Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE), then take a domestic flight to Baltra (GPS) or San Cristóbal (SCY).
Match the airport to your cruise or hotel: Baltra serves Santa Cruz Island, while San Cristóbal serves Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Yes. Visitors pay a national park entrance fee and need a transit control card, usually obtained at the Quito or Guayaquil airport before the flight.