Why go
- Easternmost island in the Galápagos archipelago.
- Served by San Cristóbal Airport (SCY).
History
San Cristóbal Island, also known as Chatham Island, is the easternmost island in the Galápagos archipelago, as well as one of the oldest geologically. It is administratively part of San Cristóbal Canton, Ecuador.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Aerolane XL (A319) · 1 route: Guayaquil
- Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal) 2K (A319, A320) · 1 route: Guayaquil
- American Airlines AA (A319) · 1 route: Guayaquil*
- TAME EQ (A320) · 1 route: Guayaquil
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is San Cristóbal Airport (SCY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SCY has direct flights to 1 destination on 4 airlines (incl. Guayaquil).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.