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Flights from Panama City to Galapagos Islands

There are no direct flights from Panama City to Galapagos Islands. The easiest way is one stop via Quito or Guayaquil, about 5h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 25m
PTYGPSUIO

Panama City to Galapagos Islands at a glance

Fastest journey5h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Quito or Guayaquil

Best ways to fly from Panama City to Galapagos Islands

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PTY Quito (UIO) GPS
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
Same alliance ~5h 25m
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2
PTY Guayaquil (GYE) GPS
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
Same alliance ~5h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,588 km986 miles
Journey time
5h 25mestimate
Time difference
-1hGalapagos Islands vs Panama City
Currency in Galapagos Islands
USD
Airports
PTY → GPS

Flights from Panama City to Galapagos Islands: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Panama City to Galapagos Islands?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Quito and Guayaquil. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Panama City to Galapagos Islands?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,588 km.
Where do you change planes between Panama City and Galapagos Islands?
The best connecting points are Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Panama City and Galapagos Islands?
Panama City: Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Galapagos Islands: Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport (GPS).
What is the time difference between Panama City and Galapagos Islands?
Galapagos Islands is 1 hour behind Panama City.

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