Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Managua Airport (MGA) to hotels and rentals in Managua, Granada, Masaya, Laguna de Apoyo, León and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Managua takes you from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport to hotels across the capital, the colonial center of Granada, Masaya and Laguna de Apoyo, León in the northwest and the Pacific beaches around San Juan del Sur.
Your driver waits in the arrivals area just outside customs at Managua Airport, holding a sign with your name, and follows your flight so a delay doesn't leave you without a ride. Managua airport transfers are priced per vehicle and confirmed before you fly, so the fare is settled before you land.
Choose a sedan for two, an SUV for a family or a van for a group, and ride door to door to your hotel in Managua, a guesthouse in colonial Granada, a stay at Laguna de Apoyo or a beach rental near San Juan del Sur.
Our Managua airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, leaving as soon as you are through customs instead of waiting to fill seats. It has room for suitcases and surfboards, which suits families, groups of friends and surfers heading to the beaches around San Juan del Sur.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) is Nicaragua's main international gateway, on the eastern side of Managua, and is run by the state company EAAI. One passenger terminal handles both international flights and La Costeña's domestic flights to Bluefields, Corn Island and Puerto Cabezas, so immigration, baggage claim, customs and the arrivals exit are all in the same building.
After landing you go through immigration, collect your bags in baggage claim and pass through customs before walking out to the arrivals area, where pre-booked drivers wait with name signs. The terminal has a bank for exchanging money into Nicaraguan córdobas (NIO).
Managua is on Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Passport and onward ticket. US citizens need a passport valid for at least six months and an onward or return ticket. The tourist entry stamp allows stays of up to 90 days, and officers may ask for proof of funds.
Cash for the entry stamp. The tourist entry stamp is paid in cash on arrival, so carry exact change in US dollars.
Customs declaration. Cash of 10,000 US dollars or more must be declared at customs.
Dry season. Managua is hot all year. The dry season, from about November to April, is also the busiest travel period, so reserve your transfer early for those months.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At MGA
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers wait in the arrivals area just outside customs, holding a sign with the passenger's name. Share your flight number so your driver can follow any delay.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
MGA Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel MGA
From where you're staying back to Augusto C. Sandino International Airport.
Round trip
MGA Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Augusto C. Sandino International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Entry stamp fee
US citizens pay a cash fee for the tourist entry stamp on arrival, so carry exact change in US dollars.
Agree taxi fares
Managua taxis are not metered, so confirm the fare with the driver or dispatcher before leaving the airport.
Nicaraguan córdoba
The local currency is the Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO), and the terminal has a bank for exchanging money.
No daylight saving
Managua stays on Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year with no daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
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James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
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María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Your driver waits in the arrivals area just outside customs, holding a sign with your name. Share your flight number when you book so the driver can follow any delay.
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport is about 11 km from downtown Managua, on the eastern side of the city. That side of the capital also makes it a convenient starting point for trips to Granada and Masaya.
Yes. Enter your hotel or guesthouse in Granada when you book and your driver takes you door to door from arrivals to the colonial center. Masaya and Laguna de Apoyo can be booked the same way.
Yes. Book a private transfer to your hotel or rental in León, the colonial city in Nicaragua's northwest, and your driver goes straight there with no shared stops.
Yes. Private transfers run to hotels and beach rentals around San Juan del Sur on the southern Pacific coast. Tell us about surfboards when you book so the right vehicle is assigned.
Yes. Enter the full address of your rental, family home or office when you book, and add gate or access details in your reservation so the driver can find you.
One. Augusto C. Sandino International Airport has a single passenger terminal for international flights and La Costeña's domestic flights, so immigration, baggage claim, customs and arrivals are all in the same building.
Yes. Domestic flights from Bluefields, Corn Island and Puerto Cabezas arrive at the same terminal as international flights. Give us your La Costeña flight number and your driver meets you in arrivals.
US citizens need a passport valid for at least six months, an onward or return ticket and cash for the tourist entry stamp, which allows stays of up to 90 days. Officers may ask for proof of funds, and cash of 10,000 US dollars or more must be declared at customs.
Taxis at Managua Airport are not metered, so the fare is agreed with the driver or dispatcher on the spot. A pre-booked private transfer has its price per vehicle confirmed before you fly, and your driver is already waiting when you come out.
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, so a delay is covered. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is cancelled, tell customer service so your pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure from your hotel or rental, or a round trip on one reservation. Give your departure time when you book so the pickup allows for the drive, check-in and security.
Nicaragua is on Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO), and the airport terminal has a bank for exchanging money.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that you book online; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other facts about the airport itself, see our Augusto C. Sandino International Airport page.
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.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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