Medium hub · San Salvador, El Salvador
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
A hub for Avianca. Compare flights from and to SAL, see which airlines fly nonstop, and find the cheapest month to travel.
SAL at a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- SAL / MSLP
- City
- San Salvador, El Salvador
- Time zone
- America/El Salvador (UTC−6)
- Airport size
- Medium hub
- Coordinates
- 13.441, -89.056
- Country
- El Salvador
Airlines at SAL
Hub airlines first, then carriers with nonstop routes from this airport.
Flying into SAL?
See every airline and fare to San Salvador from your home airport.
Flights to San SalvadorSAL: common questions
Which airlines fly from SAL?
Avianca, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines serve El Salvador International Airport. Avianca uses SAL as a hub, so expect the widest choice of nonstop routes from it.
Is SAL a hub airport?
Yes — El Salvador International Airport is a hub or focus city for Avianca, which means frequent departures and many connecting itineraries pass through it.
How early should I arrive at SAL?
Plan on two hours before a domestic departure and three hours before an international one. TSA PreCheck or CLEAR typically saves 15–30 minutes (US programs don't apply abroad, but many airports have fast-track lanes).