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How to get fromColombo to Galápagos Islandsby plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Galápagos Islands by plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane CMB - SCY
    43h 16m
    $1,627–4,332

  2. Train to Koggala, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain train
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane KCT - SCY
    2d 12h
    $1,201–3,209

  3. Train to Batticaloa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train
    2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane BTC - SCY
    2d 13h
    $1,205–3,212

  4. Bus, taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane WRZ - SCY
    2d 16h
    $1,222–3,227

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,630Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18,690.4 km
  • Duration: 43h 16m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

Qatar Airways, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) once daily.

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