To get to the Galapagos, you must first fly to Guayaquil, on mainland Ecuador. From there, a domestic flight of about two hours takes you to Baltra, where both of our liveaboards start and end every trip.
From the USA, there are direct flights to Ecuador from cities such as New York, Houston, Atlanta and Miami. There are also some Latin American carriers, including Copa and LACSA.
The flight time to Ecuador is about four hours from Miami and five hours from Houston and Atlanta.
It should be noted that several of the regional airlines, including Aerogal, Taca, and LACSA, have merged with Avianca.
From Canada, most flights connect through US gateway cities.
From Europe, you can fly with Iberia, Air Europa or KLM.
Planning your flights? Check the best time to dive the Galapagos so you can book the season that matches your bucket list.
Flying in from Europe? Our step-by-step route from Europe covers the direct flights, connections and timing.
