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How to get fromTamarindo to Galápagos Islandsby plane or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Tamarindo to Galápagos Islands by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport

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    1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane TNO - SCY
    20h 6m
    $409–1,511

  2. Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane SJO - SCY
    13h 34m
    $991–1,842

  3. Fly from Nosara Airport

    1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane NOB - SCY
    22h 21m
    $693–1,713

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tamarindo to Galápagos Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,320.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 6m

What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

SANSA, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) 6 times a week.

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