Avianca Ecuador and LATAM Airlines Ecuador provide regular commercial domestic flights connecting with Guayaquil and Quito. Local air taxi carriers also run inter-island charter flights to Isabela and Baltra.
The town is just 1 to 1.5 km away. You can take an authorized pickup taxi outside the terminal (2 to 5 minutes, USD 2.00 to USD 4.00) or simply walk for 10 to 15 minutes if carrying light luggage.
No. Strict environmental conservation laws in the Galapagos Islands forbid tourist self-drive rental cars. Visitors travel by authorized local pickup taxis, chauffeured guided tours, or rented bicycles.
No. The airport operates solely during daylight hours (around 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) and closes immediately after the final afternoon flight. Overnight stays are not permitted inside the terminal.
Yes, the Magma Lounge operates in the departures area past security, accessible with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Diners Club, and walk-in purchases subject to availability.
All inbound baggage is screened by the Galapagos Biosecurity Agency (ABG) for strict phytosanitary and quarantine compliance to protect the fragile island ecosystem from invasive species.