San Cristobal Flight Status Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno1.2km
Distance to San Cristobal5.7km
Most popular destinationGuayaquil

About San Cristobal Airport

  • Located in Galápagos Province, San Cristobal Airport is a main airport for people travelling to and from San Cristobal.

  • The airport connects the wider area, with passengers from nearby Puerto Ayora and Puerto Baquerizo Moreno also relying on it for flights.

  • Avianca is one of the most popular airlines at San Cristobal Airport to keep in mind when booking.

  • Not sure where to go if you're planning to fly out of San Cristobal? Direct flights from San Cristobal Airport can take you to some great destinations like Guayaquil.

How to get from San Cristobal Airport to San Cristobal

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to San Cristobal Airport from San Cristobal

  • If you're driving from central San Cristobal or a friend drops you off, it should take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

San Cristobal Airport facilities

  • San Cristobal Airport uses one terminal for all flights.

Where to stay near San Cristobal Airport

  • Booked a late flight to San Cristobal Airport or travelling first thing? Hotel Indigo Galapagos by IHG gives you a practical place to stay nearby. It features snorkeling, massage services, and a meeting room and is about 2 kilometres away.

  • Roughly 2 kilometres from the airport, Golden Bay Galapagos is another option nearby. A pool, an outdoor swimming pool, and a first aid room are the start of its amenities.

  • Or enjoy an easier pre-flight or post-flight stopover at Eco Hotel Katarma. From the airport, it's about 0.97 kilometres away and offers a games room, concierge assistance, a bar, and more.

Car rental options near San Cristobal Airport

  • Flying into San Cristobal to begin your trip? Pick up a car rental at San Cristobal Airport and get your adventure started sooner.

San Cristobal Airport FAQs

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear San Cristobal Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to San Cristobal Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to San Cristobal Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate San Cristobal Airport’s departure lounge.

Galapagos Sunset Hotel is the highest-rated hotel near San Cristobal Airport, just 1.3km away. Other great hotels nearby include Eco Hotel Katarma (0.9km from the airport), and Hotel Mar Azul (0.9km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at San Cristobal Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at San Cristobal Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside San Cristobal Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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