In this new flight report We fly to Gal Islandsápaid, specífirmly to San Cristóbal with the airínea LATAM Ecuador.
A vacation that began its planningón between March and April of this yearñO, aún with much uncertainty about the restrictive measures and flight conditions that will existíeven during October, but the price and miles to redeem these tickets are worthístill worth daring.
Galápaid by nature it is an attractive destination worldwide, but not at all economicalómico and current measures to present PCR test to enter they have even done soáIt's expensive and has driven away tourists, especially Ecuadorians, but despite that and with reservation ready, we start this new adventure.
We fly with LATAM Ecuador to San Cristóbal
The journey to Galápaid, per más categoríthe gifténice to have, It has several peculiarities that must always be taken into account.:
- We have to pay $20 per passenger for TCT – Tr Control Cardánsito.
- Currently, a negative PCR test of up to 72 hour (úonly requirement, being vaccinated does not work)
- Go through a baggage check by artíasses prohibited from entering the islands.
- Pay $6 dólares per person upon arrival (foreigners pay up to $100) this is paid upon arrival in Galápayments in cash.
So the anticipationón to travel must be from meíYOU 2 hours before flight departure, since congestion may occurón in each of the trámite.
This time we fly in the Airbus A319 HC-CPR, núMSN serial grouper 3663, with 13 añyou since your first flight, configured for 144 seats and powered by two IAE V2524-A5 engines.
Remember that to address, the order of calls by group must be strictly respected, así a process is carried outás efficient and is maintained most of the time, a healthy distance between passengers, but it is important to sitáI ask, in fact the cabin crew They ask repeatedly.
An important recommendationón, no onboard magazine and fewer entertainment screens, so they can connect to the airplane's WiFión to be able to enjoy in your phone's browseréskin toneínaughty, series, música y más without cost. Thoseí, Bring your cell phone well charged or a batteryíthe external.
I share the flight report in vídeo tooén, with other tips and points of view of this trip:
Now, on all Sunday flightséstatic LATAM Ecuador offers a food service consisting of a snack and a drink, themselvesún the durationón of the flight, for example in Premium Economy, a sándwich, fries and drinks (includes beer).
Landing in Guayaquil, with sun much better.Important point to remember, if your final destination is Galápayments and travel on the same planeón what continuesúto the Islands, they should not get off the planeón, but if they arrive on a flight before for example, dutyán disembark and go through filters again in the Guayaquil airport. The layover in Guayaquil takes about 45 minutes for refueling and boarding of new passengers.
The flight to San Cristobalóbal has a durationón average of 1 hour and 35 minutes, generally very calm with little turbulence, perfect to rest and prepare for the adventure.
The service in economy is the same as in the Quito section – Guayaquil, a snack and soft drink of your choiceón.
As I told youé, upon arrival you must pay the tax $6 for Ecuadorians and an immigration control is carried out, so take this extra time into account in case you hired somethingún tour that begins upon arrival on the island or theán waiting.
I hope you enjoyed this flight report and don't miss out.ás post about this trip to San Cristóbal where we will encounter turmoilísticos of this paraíso natural.
