Private charter between Galapagos and Guayaquil starts at US$13,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Galapagos (GPS) to Guayaquil (GYE), and from Guayaquil (GYE) back to Galapagos (GPS).
The straight-line distance between Galapagos and Guayaquil is about 1,170 km (727 miles), or 632 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Galapagos–Guayaquil spans US$13,000 – US$38,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 52m | 1h 41m – 2h 03m | US$27,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 52m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 51m | US$29,500 – US$42,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 47m | US$32,500 – US$45,500 | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Galapagos–Guayaquil quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Galapagos, Ecuador: Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport.
Guayaquil, Ecuador: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport.
| Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport | José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SEGS / GPS | SEGU / GYE |
| Longest hard runway | 7,877 ft | 9,154 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 207 ft | 19 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Galapagos to Guayaquil can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport has 7,877 ft and José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport 9,154 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,170 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX at 1,800 km.
Alternates within range: San Carlos Costa Airport (4,265 ft, 51 km) · Matorrillos Airport · Ingenio Valdez Airport · Banastru Airport (2,625 ft, 34 km)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Galapagos–Guayaquil trip to about 1h 52m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Galapagos–Guayaquil is published clearly: US$13,000 – US$38,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Galapagos to Guayaquil.
Demand on Galapagos–Guayaquil comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$13,000 – US$38,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 52m gate to gate over 1,170 km (727 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Galapagos–Guayaquil charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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