Getting to Ecuador plus the Galapagos may be extremely easy although there are no direct international flights linking to the islands. But there isn't a need to be worried about that when traveling to Ecuador. You'll be able to stay for the night at the enticing
hotels in Ecuador and the next day take a appropriate transport to your destination.
From the US you'll find direct flights to Ecuador out of New York City, Miami, Atlanta, and Houston, with major hubs in Detroit and Los Angeles. All flights from Canada are routed all through one of the US connecting hubs. Flights times vary according to departure point and number of layovers included, with the shortest flight being that from Miami (approximately 4 hours) as well as the longest being those out of Canada, which are between 12 and 16 hours with connections.
From Europe there are alternatives for flights out of each of the large cities, with major hubs in Madrid, Amsterdam, and Frankfort. Airlines with service from the UK and also the European Union contain KLM (out of Amsterdam), Iberia, American Airlines and Delta. Flight times are considerably longer because of the distances included, and range between 18 and 25 hours depending on the flight route and number of layovers.
Within Latin America you'll find different alternatives for flights into Ecuador: Santiago, Bogota, Lima and Panama City all have non-stop service, and rapid, single-layover flights could be taken out of San Jose, Buenos Aires, Caracas, and Sao Paulo. The most significant airlines servicing this region are Taca, Avianca, LAN and Copa, and the Ecuadorian national airlines Aerogal and Tame both now providing international flights to destinations including Bogota and Habana.
If you are going to visit Ecuador it is advised to book your
hotel in Ecuador in advance. Specifically at the peak season it could be hard for you to find any hotel rooms available.
Finally listed here are some general tips for air travel to Ecuador: make sure to carry your passport, valid for at least six months from the dates of travel, and take both the original and a copy or two packed in separate locations; allow yourself a lot of time for connections when planning your trip, since its usually better to wait a little longer than to risk missing a flight; check weather and flight conditions in Ecuador on the date of your departure; the essentials you would need for an overnight stay in your carry-on, in the event that your luggage is lost or delayed.
Note that check in time in most of
Ecuador hotels in 3.00p.m.
