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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
    42h 41m
    $1,627–4,432

  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 16h
    $1,101–3,109

  3. Train to Hatton, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Hattontrain train
    2. Fly from Hatton (NUF) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane NUF - SCY
    3d 19h
    $1,105–3,211

  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 19h
    $1,122–3,227

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration44h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,483Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18,690.4 km
  • Duration: 42h 41m

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

Qatar Airways, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) 6 times a week.

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