El Salvador Airport (SAL)

El Salvador International Airport (IATA code: SAL, ICAO code: MSLP), officially named Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez and also known as Comalapa International Airport, is a civil airport located in the municipality of San Luis Talpa, La Paz Department, approximately 40 km south of San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador. It is the country’s main commercial airport and one of Avianca’s connecting hubs in Central America.

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Contact information

IATA SAL
ICAO MSLP
Address Comalapa Highway, San Luis Talpa, La Paz, El Salvador
Phone +503 2375 2520

Flight departures and arrivals

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Transportation and ground access

The airport is connected to San Salvador via the Comalapa highway. The main transportation options for reaching the capital and other destinations include authorized taxis, private transfers, public buses and rental cars.

Authorized taxis operate from designated passenger pickup areas outside the arrivals facilities. The journey to San Salvador follows the Comalapa highway, with travel time depending on traffic conditions and the final destination.

Passengers should confirm the fare before starting their journey, particularly when travelling to hotels, beach resorts or other towns outside the capital. Private transfer services can also be booked in advance and are a convenient option for late-night arrivals or passengers travelling with substantial luggage.

Bus Route 138 and its variants connect the airport area with San Salvador and nearby communities, including San Luis Talpa and El Pedregal.

Bus stops are located outside the airport complex, towards the access road. Passengers need to walk from the arrivals area and cross the parking area to reach them. Before boarding, check that the bus is travelling towards San Salvador.

Public buses are an inexpensive option, although they are less convenient for passengers carrying large suitcases. Services may be limited at night, so arranging a taxi or private transfer is generally more practical for late arrivals.

Car rental companies have offices in the arrivals service area, accessible after completing immigration, collecting luggage and passing through customs.

Companies operating at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, National and Europcar. Vehicles are collected from designated outdoor areas, with exact pickup locations varying by company.

Renting a car is particularly convenient for travelling beyond San Salvador, especially to coastal destinations and other parts of the country.

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Location

  • Country El Salvador
  • Region La Paz Department
  • Subregion La Paz Oeste Municipality
  • Locality San Luis Talpa
  • Elevation 31 m (102 ft)
  • Coordinates 13.440939, -89.055753

✈ Airlines and destinations

Airline Destinations
Avianca El Dorado (BOG)
Lima (LIM)
Mariscal Sucre (UIO)
Tocumen (PTY)
Washington - Dulles (IAD)
New York - JFK (JFK)
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ALROSA Airlines El Dorado (BOG)
Tocumen (PTY)
Washington - Dulles (IAD)
New York - JFK (JFK)
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
Houston - George Bush (IAH)
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SalamAir Washington - Dulles (IAD)
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
Houston - George Bush (IAH)
Los Angeles (LAX)
San José (SJO)
La Aurora (GUA)
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SpaceBee Airlines Washington - Dulles (IAD)
Houston - George Bush (IAH)
Los Angeles (LAX)
San José (SJO)
La Aurora (GUA)
Mexico City (MEX)
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Volaris Washington - Dulles (IAD)
Houston - George Bush (IAH)
Los Angeles (LAX)
San José (SJO)
Mexico City (MEX)
Newark - Liberty (EWR)
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Volaris El Salvador Washington - Dulles (IAD)
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
Houston - George Bush (IAH)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Newark - Liberty (EWR)
Oakland - San Francisco Bay (OAK)

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🧭 Nearby airports

  • La Aurora Airport (GUA) 126.3 mi (203.3 km)