Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Location

The airport is located on the southwestern tip of San Cristobal Island, just 1 to 1.5 km (0.6 to 0.9 miles) from the town center and waterfront of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Given the close proximity of the airport to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (between 1 and 1.5 km), travel to the town center or tourist piers is very fast.

Taxis

Authorized pickup trucks (white with green stripes or local cooperative markings) wait outside the terminal building following flight arrivals. The ride to town takes about 2 to 5 minutes, with standard fares ranging from USD 2.00 to USD 4.00.

Rates updated as of November 8, 2026.

On foot

Travelers carrying light luggage can easily walk from the terminal to the town center or promenade in about 10 to 15 minutes.

Tour transfers

Tour operators and cruise agencies often arrange private pickups and minivans to meet guests at the terminal and transfer them directly to the passenger piers.

There are no car rental agencies at the terminal or anywhere on San Cristobal Island. Strict environmental regulations and vehicle restrictions enforced by the Galapagos National Park and the Governing Council prohibit traditional rental cars for tourists.

To get around the island, travelers rely on authorized local pickup taxis, organized tours with included transportation, or bicycle rentals in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Parking Areas

An outdoor open-air parking lot is situated directly in front of the passenger terminal, renovated to support passenger drop-offs, pickups, and short stays.

Important Considerations

The parking area is managed under the rules of the Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) and does not offer automated online reservations or off-site shuttle parking facilities.

The airport offers basic accessibility features for passengers with special needs:

Special assistance requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair support or dedicated assistance must contact their airline at least 24 to 48 hours prior to flight departure.

Infrastructure and accessibility

The terminal is built entirely on a single ground level, equipped with wheelchair access ramps at the main entrance and out to the aircraft apron.

Unaccompanied minors

Assistance for children traveling alone must be requested and booked directly through the operating airline during reservation and finalized at the check-in counter.

There are no on-site hotels or sleeping pods within the airport grounds. Due to the proximity of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, several lodging options are located a short distance away:

Hotels near the airport

• Hostal La Posada de José Carlos (0.5 km / 0.3 miles)
• Galapagos Planet Hotel (0.6 km / 0.4 miles)
• Casa de Alexis (0.6 km / 0.4 miles)
• Grand Hotel Paraíso Insular I (0.7 km / 0.4 miles)
• Eco Hotel Katarma (0.7 km / 0.4 miles)
• Hostal Casa de Laura (1.0 km / 0.6 miles)
• Golden Bay Galápagos (1.6 km / 1.0 mile)