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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 Galapagos from LATAM Ecuador.
From 31 march 2026, the Cuenca Mariscal La Mar Airport becomes the bridge to the "Enchanted Islands". Thanks to the new operation of LATAM Ecuador, connecting Austro with Baltra is now easier, faster and more comfortable than ever.
A new national route is about to be born in Ecuador, unprecedented flights that had never operated in the country within the same flight, without changing planes and fewer complications than doing it with an independent connection in Quito or Guayaquil.
This is what it will be like to fly from Cuenca to Galapagos
If you are already planning your vacation, Here 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 inspecting your luggage and your registration of entry to the islands at the offices of the Cuenca Airport and then register your luggage with the airline at the counter and pick it up directly at the airport. Baltra (Galapagos), saving you the procedure in the Quito airport.
- Real time savings
Previously, travelers from the Austro had to organize land transfers or separate flights with long waits. With this direct route (via Quito), Connection times are optimized so you spend less time in the terminal and more time enjoying Galapagos.
It is worth pointing out that on the way to Galapagos, The flight will make a technical stopover in Quito, so you should not get off or change planes, but the return route will be 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.
- Galapagos Documentation: Remember that before going to the airline counters, you must obtain your Traffic Control Card (TCT) in the modules of the Governing Council of the Special Regime of Galapagos (Crucial).
- Baggage inspection: Luggage to Galapagos goes through strict phytosanitary control to protect the ecosystem of the islands. Make sure you do not bring organic products that are not allowed
- Goods declaration: Make the Sworn Declaration of Goods in advance to enter Galapagos, This is a mandatory requirement for all travelers over the age of 18 years.
- First class infrastructure
The Cuenca Airport through CORPAC, has reinforced its processes and boarding areas to receive this increase in passengers with efficiency and safety. From renovated waiting rooms to high-precision baggage logistics.
Tickets for these flights from 31 March are now available for sale on the airline's website and travel agencies..
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