AU$ 176 Cheap Flights from Quito to Baltra Island

Baltra Island is also known as Isla Baltra or South Seymour, is a small island of the Galapagos Islands. It is an island known for arid vegetation consisting of cactus and salt bushes. Balta Island is known for its history and United States’ Army Air Force Base during World War II.

Tourists who want to visit Galapagos should visit Baltra due to its Seymour Airport (GPS), which helps you get to the Galapagos Islands and Island of Santa Cruz. This airport is known as the world’s first green airport since they make the best use of solar energy and wind farms for its electricity requirements.

Tip: The best time to visit Baltra Island is between December and June, which is the warmest season of the island. It is ideal as the sea creatures and the forest creatures tend to come out of their dwellings for laying eggs and search for food.

Reaching Baltra Island

Three different airlines offer flights from Quito to Baltra Island. It includes Avianca Ecuador Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and TAME Airlines. The Quito to Baltra Island flights do not commute on Wednesdays, except for this day, there are flights found on other days of the week.

Every airway mentioned above has a direct flight to Baltra Island, which takes about 2 hours 9 minutes to reach your destination. There is not much price difference if you do a round-trip or one-way Quito-Baltra Island flight booking. It is up to you to choose the appropriate one for you depending on your time and itinerary of your tour.

Tip: Since Baltra Island is an island, the best way to reach is by air, which takes you in lesser time. With the extra time saved, you can go around the place without worrying about the time.

Things to see and do in Baltra Island

On Baltra Island, you can go on a one-nine-day island tour where you will cover almost around five islands. On these tours, you can go on a cruise, visit the local ecosystem, discover various island birds and animals, and participate in a few adventurous activities as well.

You can also be a part of the historic tour where you will be visiting famous tourist attraction places in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. For fun and adventurous people, there are various water sports and adventurous land activities, including snorkelling, kayaking, bike ride, and many more.

If you want to relax your day, then you can enjoy a peaceful day at the beautiful beaches on Baltra Island. There is also a nature tour to Las Tintoreras via the Southern coast of Isabela, which is the bay of native sea creatures. It includes turtles, marine iguanas, sea lions, and more. Sometimes inside the clear waters, one can also see a school of sharks and stingrays.

Tip: If you are a swimmer, then you can swim in the small island called the Santa Fe, which is the best place to look closely at the sea lions, turtles, and tropical fish.

Appropriate places to stay in Baltra Island

There are excellent lodges, hotels, and resorts in Baltra Island on Baltra Airport Road, Santa Cruz Island, Puerto Ayora, and Barrio Salasaca. You get to stay in a hotel that is suitable for your budget and preferences.

Along with the hotel room, you can book for the cheap flights from Quito, local tour, and guide for a reasonable price from a few travel websites. This way, you will save on a lot of money and time to plan and arrange your itinerary.

Tip: The hotel prices will be a bit on the low side if you book in the off-season, which may be during the start of the winter.

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