Airline codes
XL · LNE
IATA · ICAO · callsign “AEROLANE”
Every LATAM Ecuador flight number begins with XL. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code LNE, and the radio callsign is AEROLANE.
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LATAM Airlines Ecuador (XL) Guide
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Flights within Ecuador, to the Galápagos and to Miami and South America, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in and how to find cheaper LATAM Ecuador fares. Ask a question
In short
LATAM Airlines Ecuador is the LATAM group's Ecuadorian airline, based at Mariscal Sucre International in Quito, with Guayaquil as another base. It flies to about 9 destinations, including domestic routes to the Galápagos, plus South American cities and Miami. Points go to LATAM Pass, and there is no alliance. Cabins are Economy and Premium Business.
LATAM Airlines Ecuador, formerly LAN Ecuador, is the Ecuadorian member of the LATAM Airlines Group.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with LATAM Airlines Ecuador. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
LATAM Airlines Ecuador is the Ecuadorian member of the LATAM Airlines Group, flying from Quito and Guayaquil to cities across Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and neighbouring Colombia. It suits visitors heading to the Galapagos and travellers moving between Ecuador's main cities.
From LAN Ecuador to LATAM
The company's legal name is Aerolane Lineas Aereas Nacionales del Ecuador. It was set up in July 2002 as LAN Ecuador and began flying on 23 April 2003 with two Boeing 767-300ERs on international routes. Domestic flights were approved in December 2008 and began by April 2009 with the Airbus A318. On 5 May 2016 the LAN and TAM airlines adopted one shared brand, and the Ecuadorian company became LATAM Airlines Ecuador.
The shares are split between the Ecuadorian company Translloyd, with 55 per cent, and LATAM Airlines Group of Chile, with 45 per cent. The head office is in Quito.
Hubs and routes
Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport and Guayaquil are the hubs. Domestic flights link them with Cuenca, Manta, El Coca and the Galapagos. In the Galapagos, LATAM serves Seymour Airport on Baltra Island and San Cristobal Airport. Wikipedia lists nine destinations, including Bogota in Colombia. Routes to Loja and Madrid have ended.
International LATAM flights from Ecuador to cities such as Lima, Santiago and Miami are sold on the same LATAM website as the domestic routes.
Leaving oneworld and the group's current partners
LATAM Airlines Ecuador was part of oneworld from 2007, as an affiliate of LAN, until LATAM left the alliance in 2020. The group now works with Delta Air Lines, and codeshare partners of the Ecuadorian airline include Delta, Iberia and Air Nostrum.
Flying to the Galapagos
Flights to Baltra and San Cristobal leave from the mainland hubs. The islands are a protected national park with their own entry formalities and biosecurity rules, so check the current requirements with the Galapagos National Park and LATAM before you travel.
Travel tip: LATAM sells several fare brands, and checked bags, seat selection and changes depend on the fare. Compare the options on the LATAM website before paying, and check in online to save time at Quito or Guayaquil.
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- Founded2002
- Other gatewaysGYE
- Online check-inYes
Everything you should know
At a glance
LATAM Airlines Ecuador (IATA: XL, ICAO: LNE) is the Ecuadorian airline of the LATAM group, founded in 2002 as LAN Ecuador and based in Quito and Guayaquil. It flies about 11 Airbus A319 and A320neo aircraft on domestic routes, including to the Galápagos, and to Miami and South American cities.
| Headquarters | Quito, Ecuador |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A319, A320neo |
| Frequent flyer | LATAM Pass |
| Official website | latamairlines.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
The LATAM Ecuador network at a glance. The airline changes routes from time to time, and a search shows which XL flights run on your dates.
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Quito (UIO) departures4 destinations
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Fleet and aircraft
The fleet is small and all Airbus: nine A319s and two A320neos in July 2026, eleven aircraft in all. Earlier types included the A318, the A320-200 and the Boeing 767-300ER.
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Airbus A319 Narrow-body · 9 Domestic and Galápagos routes
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Airbus A320neo Narrow-body · 2 Domestic and international routes
Cabin classes
LATAM sells Economy with fare bundles; some flights have a premium front cabin.
Economy All flights
Fare bundles decide what is included
LATAM’s lightest fares include a small personal item; higher fares add cabin and checked bags and flexibility.
Small carry-onOptional checked bagOptional seat choice
Premium / Business Selected flights
Front-cabin seats
Priority servicesExtra baggage
LATAM Pass
The LATAM group’s frequent flyer programme.
Members earn miles on LATAM flights and with partners such as Delta, and redeem them for award flights and upgrades across the LATAM network.
LATAM Pass is the frequent flyer programme for all LATAM airlines. It replaced LANPass in 2016. Members earn points on flights across the LATAM group.
Baggage allowance
Check your e-ticket for the exact LATAM Ecuador allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at UIO or another airport.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
LATAM’s domestic fares are sold in bundles, and the lightest fare includes only a small personal item. Galápagos flights have their own baggage and entry rules. Check your e-ticket.
Pro tip: flights to the Galápagos require an inspection of your bags before check-in and a transit control card; arrive early.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for LATAM Ecuador is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Use latamairlines.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your LATAM Ecuador booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic XL passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Each airport has its own LATAM Ecuador check-in and bag-drop deadline, listed in your booking. Allow extra time for busy terminals and international XL departures.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
At the airport, take your bags to the LATAM Ecuador bag-drop point. Collect a printed XL boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.
LATAM Ecuador counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official LATAM Ecuador website.
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Cheap tickets
Ways to pay less for a LATAM Ecuador ticket, from the dates you choose to the fare type you buy.
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Be flexible with your LATAM Ecuador dates
LATAM Ecuador fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.
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Avoid peak seasons
Christmas, Carnival, Easter and the July–August holidays are busy, especially on Galápagos routes.
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Check what each LATAM Ecuador fare includes
Look at the next LATAM Ecuador fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.
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Yes. LATAM flies from Guayaquil (and via Guayaquil from Quito) to Baltra and San Cristóbal in the Galápagos.
No. The LATAM group left oneworld in 2020 and now works closely with Delta Air Lines.
Change rules come with each LATAM Ecuador fare, and the lowest ones allow the least. Make changes through the airline or whoever sold you the ticket.
On an infant ticket, a child under two usually flies on an adult’s lap. Add the baby when you book with LATAM Ecuador and check what it allows for prams and car seats.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying LATAM Airlines Ecuador.
Answers checked against LATAM Ecuador’s official sources and public aviation references, and reviewed each season.
Getting there
Yes. LAN Ecuador became LATAM Airlines Ecuador on 5 May 2016, when LAN and TAM adopted the shared LATAM brand. The airline is part of LATAM Airlines Group and its flights are sold on the LATAM website.
It splits its operation between two hubs, Mariscal Sucre International in Quito and Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International in Guayaquil, so most domestic and international trips can start from either city.
Yes. The airline flies to the Galapagos Islands, serving Baltra (Seymour Airport) and San Cristobal from mainland Ecuador. Check the official LATAM website for current schedules and island entry requirements before booking.
No. LATAM airlines left oneworld in 2020. LATAM now has a partnership with Delta Air Lines that connects its South American network with Delta flights to and within the United States.
The Ecuadorian company Translloyd owns 55 per cent and LATAM Airlines Group of Chile owns 45 per cent.
LATAM Airlines Ecuador flies to Seymour Airport on Baltra Island and to San Cristobal Airport.
It flies 11 Airbus aircraft: nine A319s and two A320neos, as of July 2026.
As LAN Ecuador, it began flying on 23 April 2003 with Boeing 767-300ERs.
No. The Madrid route has ended, and the Ecuadorian airline now concentrates on domestic routes and Bogota.
LATAM Airlines Ecuador uses the IATA code XL and the ICAO code LNE. Its radio callsign is AEROLANE.
LATAM Airlines Ecuador is headquartered in Quito, Ecuador. Its main hub is Mariscal Sucre International.
LATAM Airlines Ecuador offers Economy class and Premium / Business class.
The LATAM Airlines Ecuador baggage allowance depends on your route, cabin and fare. The Baggage allowance section of this guide gives 4 figures, by cabin and route where they differ. Check the allowance printed on your ticket before you pack.
General
LATAM's loyalty programme is LATAM Pass, which replaced LANPass in 2016. Members earn points on LATAM flights and partner airlines and can redeem them for flights. Check the rules on the official LATAM website.
Booking
LATAM Airlines Ecuador flies to about 9 destinations. They are listed by region, with fares and route guides where we have them, in the destinations section of this page.