El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez

El Salvador International Airport is about 42 km (26 miles) south of San Salvador, linked to the capital by a four-lane motorway. The drive usually takes 40 to 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Public bus route 138 is slower, taking about 60 to 90 minutes to reach the southern bus terminal.

No. The airport is in San Luis Talpa, in La Paz department, near the Pacific coast and the Comalapa area, which is why many people call it Comalapa Airport. It serves San Salvador but sits about 42 km south of the capital, closer to the coast than to the city center.

El Salvador International Airport operates one passenger terminal complex for all flights. A new arrivals area opened in June 2026, adding immigration capacity, a larger baggage system and a separate carousel for surfboards. Because all airlines share the same complex, there is no transfer between terminals for arriving travelers.

Avianca El Salvador has its hub at SAL and flies to many cities in the Americas and to Madrid. Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, Aeroméxico, Air Transat, Iberia, Iberojet and TAG Airlines also serve the airport, all from the same terminal complex.

Yes. An authorized taxi cooperative has desks in the arrivals hall where you can check zone fares and book a ride before walking to the taxi stand outside. The trip to San Salvador takes about 40 to 50 minutes. Use the authorized stand rather than drivers who approach you outside the terminal.

Yes. Public bus route 138 stops on the highway outside the airport and runs to the Terminal de Buses del Sur in San Salvador, taking about 60 to 90 minutes. It is the slowest option and has little room for luggage, so most arriving travelers prefer a taxi, Uber or a pre-arranged transfer.

Yes, Uber operates at El Salvador International Airport. Request the ride after you have collected your luggage, then follow the app to the meeting point near the parking area. Check that the plate and car model match the app before getting in, as several vehicles may be waiting at once.

Most visa-exempt visitors, including citizens of the US, Canada and EU countries, buy a tourist card on arrival at immigration, so bring cash. Travelers who need a visa apply online through El Salvador's eVisa system before flying. Customs is paperless, and only those carrying over US$10,000, weapons or commercial goods must declare.

El Tunco and the other Surf City beaches in La Libertad, such as El Sunzal, El Zonte and Mizata, are about 40 to 60 minutes from the airport by road. Most travelers use a taxi, Uber or a pre-arranged beach transfer, since there is no direct public bus from the terminal to the beaches.

El Salvador uses the US dollar as its everyday currency, so travelers carrying dollars do not need to exchange money on arrival. The country follows Central Standard Time (UTC−6) throughout the year and does not observe daylight saving time, which puts it one hour behind US Eastern time in winter.

The airport lies in the Pacific coastal lowlands, so arriving travelers can expect hot, humid conditions for most of the year. San Salvador, at a higher elevation inland, is usually a little milder. Light clothing works on arrival, and the rainy season brings afternoon storms roughly from May to October.

The airport is operated by the Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA), the state body that also runs El Salvador's ports. It handled more than 5.2 million passengers in 2025, slightly fewer than about 5.29 million in 2024, and has one main runway of 3,200 meters.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.