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Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal)
Ecuador · AEROGAL

12
Routes
6
Hubs
GLG
ICAO
2K
IATA
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Connecting Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Quito, Ecuador
Aerolineas Galapagos, commonly known as Aerogal, was an Ecuadorian airline founded in 1986 and headquartered in Quito, Ecuador. The carrier primarily operated domestic routes within Ecuador, with a strong focus on connecting the mainland to the Galapagos Islands, as well as select international routes to destinations in the Americas.
In 2012, Avianca Holdings acquired a majority stake in Aerogal, integrating the airline into its expanding Latin American network. Following the acquisition, Aerogal was gradually absorbed into the Avianca brand, with operations and branding transitioned accordingly by around 2013–2014.
The airline played a significant role in supporting tourism to the Galapagos Islands, one of Ecuador's most iconic and ecologically sensitive destinations. Its integration into Avianca helped strengthen connectivity for passengers traveling to and from Ecuador.
Hubs & network
Aerogal's primary hub was Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, with secondary operations through José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil.
Fleet
Aerogal operated a fleet primarily composed of Airbus A320 family aircraft for its domestic and regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Aerogal was founded in 1986 and was one of Ecuador's leading domestic carriers.
- ›Avianca Holdings acquired a majority stake in Aerogal in 2012.
- ›The airline was subsequently rebranded and absorbed into Avianca by around 2013–2014.
- ›Aerogal was a key operator of flights to the Galapagos Islands, supporting Ecuador's tourism industry.
- ›The airline held IATA code 2K and ICAO code GLG with the callsign AEROGAL.
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Connecting Ecuador's mainland to the enchanted Galapagos Islands with care
Aerolineas Galapagos, known as Aerogal, was an Ecuadorian airline founded in 1986 and headquartered in Quito, Ecuador. The carrier specialized in domestic routes connecting mainland Ecuador with the Galapagos Islands, becoming a vital link for tourism and commerce in the region. Aerogal was later acquired by Avianca Holdings, integrating its operations into the broader Avianca network.
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Fleet Note
Aerogal operated a modest fleet primarily composed of Airbus A319 and A320 family narrowbody aircraft suited for short to medium-haul routes.
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Route network map (12 legs)








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Route network
BOG → GYE319
CLO → GYE319
GYE → BOG319
GYE → SCY319 320
GYE → UIO320 319
SCY → GYE319 320
UIO → BOG319 320
UIO → GYE319
UIO → OCC319
BOG → UIO319 320
GYE → CLO319
OCC → UIO319
