FAQs about Galapagos: Can I book “Open Jaw” Routes?
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Travelers are advised to arrive at least 24 hours before their scheduled departure for the Galapagos. Even 48 hours is preferable. Galapagos flights from Quito depart between 06:30 and 07:00, so it’s an early-morning connection. International flight delays are the most common reason travelers miss their Galapagos departure.
It depends on the season and how far in advance you book. Domestic flights from mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos range from approximately $490 to $545 per adult. Prices are the same across all routes (Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra or San Cristóbal), so the choice of route depends on convenience rather than cost.
Flights returning from Galapagos typically arrive in Guayaquil between 15:30 and 17:00, and in Quito between 16:00 and 18:00. If you have an international flight on the same day, it should depart no earlier than 20:00 to allow for potential delays. Flying out the following day is the safer option.
It is suggested to define your international flight schedule before booking domestic flights; depending from where you plan to fly to Ecuador, you can find excellent and different deals arriving/departing to Quito or Guayaquil.
The prices for domestic flights are the same in all routes to/from Galapagos so if you find a good deal for international flights, we can gladly book your domestic flights in consistence with them.
Yes. Avianca operates direct flights from Quito (UIO) to Baltra (GPS) on select days without a Guayaquil layover. Most other services route through Guayaquil with a 40-minute stop. LATAM also operates routes via Guayaquil. A direct flight saves roughly 40–60 minutes of total travel time.
Yes, it is possible; there is a local airline specialized on inter-island flights; they fly a small aircraft (Cessna plane) 3 times a week between Baltra Island and Isabela Island (Puerto Villamil) as well as between Baltra and San Cristobal Islands Last we heard, fares were a little over $135.00 one way per person so if you have the money and not the time, this is a great way to get from island to island.
You can also charter hourly planes between US$450 and US$ 600 (rates are subject to verification), but can gladly cater this service for you!