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How to get fromPanama to Galápagos Islandsby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Panama to Galápagos Islands by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane PTY - SCY
    7h 45m
    $1,140–2,140

  2. Fly from David

    cheapest
    1. Fly from David (DAV) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane DAV - SCY
    15h 40m
    $343–1,504

  3. Bus, shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane SJO - SCY
    17h 39m
    $1,438–2,290

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Panama to Galápagos Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,608.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Panama and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) once daily.

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