HOW TO ARRIVE FROM
Guayaquil to the
Galapagos Islands
Emetebe Airlines
There are two ways to get from Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands by plane
Guayaquil is one of the main departure points for those travelling to the Galapagos Islands. Although Emetebe Airlines operates exclusively between islands within the archipelago, many of our passengers first arrive in the Galapagos through José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, located in this beautiful Ecuadorian city. If you are planning your trip from Guayaquil, here are the main airlines offering direct flights to the Galapagos Islands.
From Guayaquil airport you can fly direct to:
LATAM Airlines
- Route: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) → Seymour Baltra Airport (Galapagos)
- Average duration: 1h 55min
- Frequency: Daily flights
- Estimated fare: between $120 and $280 USD
- Website: latam.com
Avianca Airlines
- Route: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) → Seymour Baltra Airport (Galapagos)
- Average duration: 1h 57min
- Frequency: Daily flights
- Estimated fare: between $123 and $208 USD
- Website: avianca.com
LATAM Airlines
- Route: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) → San Cristóbal Airport (Galápagos)
- Average duration: 1h 48min
- Frequency: Daily flights
- Estimated fare: between $130 and $460 USD
- Website: latam.com
Avianca Airlines
- Route: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) → San Cristóbal Airport (Galápagos)
- Average duration: 1h 50min
- Frequency: Daily flights
- Estimated fare: between $130 and $700 USD
- Website: : avianca.com
EMETEBE GALAPAGOS AIRLINES
Flights between Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
San Cristóbal, Galapagos Islands (SCY)
to Baltra (GPS)
03 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025
Seen 3 hours ago
San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands (SCY)
to Isabela (IBB)
16 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025
Seen 2 hours ago
Baltra, Galapagos Islands (GPS)
to San Cristobal (SCY)
02 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025
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Isabela, Galapagos Islands (IBB)
to San Cristobal (SCY)
18 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2025
Seen 2 hours ago
From Emetebe Airlines, your inter-island airline in Galapagos, we share with you the essentials to make your travel experience in 2025 comfortable and smooth:
Before your flight to the Galapagos:
- Get your transit card: You can buy it at the airport before your flight or, better still, book it online to save time.
- Go through the biosecurity control: This process is mandatory to protect the ecosystem of the islands from invasive species.
- Bring your ID or passport: This is essential for boarding flights to Galapagos.
If you arrive in Baltra, you can cross south to Santa Cruz Island through the Itabaca Channel and connect with Puerto Ayora, one of the main tourist centres of the archipelago. Puerto Ayora offers a wide variety of restaurants and tourist services ideal to start your adventure. Although April and November are less crowded with tourists, the weather is pleasant all year round, so you can plan your trip when it suits you best.
If your flight arrives in San Cristobal, you’ll be on the island that’s home to the provincial capital of the Galapagos, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Here you can visit places like the Interpretation Centre, the Lobería or enjoy scenic walks to Cerro Tijeretas.
¿Dónde hospedarse cerca del aeropuerto de Guayaquil?
If you need to spend the night in Guayaquil before your flight to Galapagos, we recommend Hotel Cityzen Guayaquil. This hotel is an excellent option for those who want comfort, security and speed before their flight to Galapagos.
- Privileged location: just minutes from the airport and land terminal
- Ideal services for travellers: breakfast included, airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi, family and executive rooms
- Quick check-in and check-out: ideal for early connections or overnight stays
What to do in Guayaquil if you have a few hours to spare
If you arrive in time or plan a short stay, these are some recommended activities:
- Visit the Malecón 2000: a walk along the banks of the Guayas River
- Climb Cerro Santa Ana and enjoy a panoramic view
- Stroll through the historic district of Las Peñas
- Buy handicrafts in the Mercado del Sur or the airport area.
EMETEBE GALAPAGOS AIRLINES
Flights between Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Once you land in the Galapagos, count on Emetebe Airlines to fly between Baltra, San Cristobal and Isabela.
Advantages of flying with Emetebe:
- Fast and efficient: you save valuable time between islands
- Safe and specialised: For 30 years we have operated exclusively in Galapagos
- Ideal for flexible or multi-destination itineraries
Book in advance to ensure availability on the desired dates.
