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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Puerto Ayora by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to San Cristobal, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane MEL - SCY
    2. Fly from San Cristobal to Isabela Islandplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    45h 19m
    $1,910–2,662

  2. Fly from Melbourne Airport, fly to San Cristobal, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Isabela Island (IBB)plane plane MEL - IBB
    2. Fly from Isabela Island to San Cristobalplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from San Cristobal to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    2d 2h
    $808–1,948

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Baltra Island, fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Cristobal Airport (GPS)plane plane MEL - GPS
    2. Fly from Baltra Island to Isabela Islandplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    45h 24m
    $1,000–2,352

  4. Fly Essendon Fields Airport to San Cristobal, fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane MEB - SCY
    2. Fly from San Cristobal to Isabela Islandplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    2d 23h
    $1,394–3,646

  5. Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Baltra Island, fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to San Cristobal Airport (GPS)plane plane MEB - GPS
    2. Fly from Baltra Island to Isabela Islandplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    2d 22h
    $1,134–2,836

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  • Distance: 13,231.7 km
  • Duration: 45h 19m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Puerto Ayora, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Puerto Ayora. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY), fly to Isabela Island, take the taxi to Puerto Villamil, then take the ferry to Puerto Ayora. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to San Cristobal Airport (GPS), walk to Baltra Island airport, fly to Isabela Island, take the taxi to Puerto Villamil, then take the ferry to Puerto Ayora.

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