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Today I share with you everything you need to know to fly on the new direct route between Cuenca and Baltra on Galápaid from LATAM Ecuador.
From 31 march 2026, the Cuenca Mariscal La Mar Airport becomes the bridge to the «enchanted islands». Thanks to the new operationón of LATAM Ecuador, connecting the Austro with Baltra is now más fácil, ráI ask and cóso that never.
A new national route isá to be born in Ecuador, Inéthings that never happenedían operated in the país within the same flight, Without changing Avión and fewer complications than didéusing it with a connectionón independent in Quito or Guayaquil.
Así to beá fly from Cuenca to Galápaid
If there isás planning your vacation, hereí I tell you the key details so that your experience from Cuenca be perfect.
- The convenience of a single registration
One of the biggest advantages of the new route is the possibility of carrying out inspectionón of your luggage and your registration of entry to the islands at the offices of the Cuenca Airport and then register your luggage with the airlineíat the counter and pick it up directly at the airport. Baltra (Galápaid), saveándote the trámites in the Quito airport.
- Real time savings
Previously, the travelers of the Austro mustíarranging ground transfers or separate flights with long waits. With this direct route (víTo Quito), connection timesón isán optimized so you spend less time in the terminal and más time enjoying Galápaid.
It is worth pointing out that on the way to Galápaid, the flight to performá a t scaleétechnical in Quito, so you shouldn'tádon't get off or change your avión, but the return route will beá direct to Cuenca without stops.
- Tips for the Austro traveler
So that your departure from Mariscal La Mar is successful, take these recommendations into account:
- Arrival at the airport: We recommend being at the Cuenca terminal at least 2 hours before your flight to carry out all the processes with peace of mind.
- Documentón de Galápaid: Remember that before going to the airline countersínea, you must obtain your Tr Control Cardánsito (TCT) in the módules of the Governing Council of RéSpecial Gal moanápaid (Crucial).
- I checkedóluggage number: Luggage to Galápayments goes through strict phytosanitary control to protect the ecosystem of the islands. Assegúrate of not carrying org productsáunique ones not allowed
- Declarationón of Mercancías: done in advanceón to Declarationsón Mercanc Sworníace to enter Galápaid, This is a mandatory requirement for all travelers over the age of 18 años.
- First class infrastructure
The Cuenca Airport a través of CORPAC, has strengthened its processes and áboarding areas to receive this increase in passengers with efficiency and safety. From renovated waiting rooms to a logíHigh-precision luggage staticón.
Tickets for these flights from 31 March is already hereán available for sale on the Aerol websiteíNEA and travel agencies.
