Weight & Luggage Limitations on flights to the Galapagos

[tstormdiver]

Tahnk you very much!:blinking:

 

[DiveTheGalapagos]

While it's fresh and I have fast internet (I'm sitting in the Guayaquil airport), I checked in 73 pounds (just over 33 kilos) in 2 bags this morning and Tame charged me $19.62 overweight charges. The minute I heard how much, I remembered that is the same amount they charged me last time...as well as a friend with me. Don't remember how much weight either of us had then (last November), but curious that it would cost the same.

 

[tstormdiver]

Thank you very much! Very good information! I should certainly be able to make those kinds of weights with no problems.

 

[DiveTheGalapagos]

Tammy...I am again in the Guayaquil airport and checked in overweight. This time I actually asked. Yes, the limit is 20 kilos, however, the price of overweight varies based on where you fly from. I come from Cuenca, so the price I quoted earlier is double...as in two legs of a trip (Cuenca-Guayaquil...Guayaquil to Galapagos)...at $1.47 per extra kilo. So, from Guayaquil or Quito, it will be about $.80 cents per kilo extra..which is roughly $4.00 per 10 pounds overweight. Pretty good deal, no?

And 2 bags is no problem. They don't weigh your hand luggage...at least not in my experience so far.

 

[tstormdiver]

Thank you. From my understanding we are flying into & out of Quito. At this point, I am planning on packing most of my primary gear in my carry- on, with the exception of my BC. I do thank you for the information & can't wait to see your beautiful country & the gem of islands you have!