Getting to the Galapagos from Quito required an early departure from the hotel. We left the hotel by 5:40 AM to get to Quito airport. Quito Airport is very modern and nicer than many we have gone through. It was built in the last couple of years (2013) so it was easy to navigate especially even though they force you through the duty-free area to get to the gate. Silversea personnel made sure our luggage was taken care of and checked to the Galapagos. All flights to the Galapagos are local. In this case, the flight stopped in Guayaquil and then went on to San Cristobal.