Galapagos flights from London take 18-24 hours with one or two connections. The city is served by Seymour/Baltra Ecological Airport (GPS), located about N/A - on Baltra Island, requires ferry to Santa Cruz from the centre.
Most flights connect through Quito, Guayaquil. Airlines like LATAM, Avianca, KLM and Iberia offer the best connections.
Return fares range from £1,200-1,500 in low season to £1,800-2,500 during peak periods. February-May / September-November typically offers the best deals.
Galapagos is in Ecuador. June to December (dry season, marine wildlife) is the best time to visit.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals can appear but aren't guaranteed
February-May / September-November offers the best value
Sweet spot
6-8 weeks before travel for best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During June-August / December-January unless necessary
School holiday periods if flexible
Wildlife watching
Giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and Darwin's finches throughout the islands.
Snorkelling
Swim with sea turtles, reef sharks and rays. Los Tunneles and Kicker Rock are spectacular sites.
Charles Darwin Station
Conservation centre on Santa Cruz. Giant tortoise breeding programme and research facilities.
Island hopping
Isabela, Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal each offer unique landscapes and wildlife. Ferries connect the main islands.
Volcano hikes
Sierra Negra on Isabela has one of the world's largest volcanic craters. Guided hikes to the rim available.