# MGA — Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport > Machine-readable reference for MGA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/mga HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/mga Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/mga.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/MGA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-17T09:28:44.744+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport - IATA: MGA - ICAO: MNMG - City: Managua - Country: NI (NI) - Timezone: America/Managua - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Hub for: La Costeña - Official website: https://www.eaai.com.ni/en ## Overview Welcome Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua exudes a certain rustic charm, reminiscent more of a bustling provincial bus station than a polished international hub. The airport is compact, fitting nearly all its services and amenities into one main terminal, with informal, cash-based transactions being the norm. For savvy travelers who come prepared with small USD bills and a clear plan for food and transport, navigating MGA can be straightforward and frugal. At a glance MGA is the primary gateway to Nicaragua, handling regional and international flights. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Aeroméxico serve the airport, which operates a single runway and a single main terminal. It is a hub for La Costeña, an airline crucial for domestic connections. Parking on-site costs $11.47 per day, with various options such as public parking and long-stay facilities. Terminals & layout The main terminal hosts everything from check-in to boarding gates under one roof. The design is straightforward, minimizing walking distances. Upon landing, passengers face an immigration area that requires patience; many travelers report slow service. The terminal offers basic amenitie… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aeroméxico, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Conviasa, La Costeña, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/terminals/main ## Dining (11) - **Bar Casa del Café** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/bar-casa-del-cafe - **Bar La Ruta del Vino** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/bar-la-ruta-del-vino - **Cinnabon** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/cinnabon - **Comedor El Nica** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/comedor-el-nica - **Duty-Free Shops** — Main · Shopping · $$ · 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/duty-free-shops-main - **Eskimo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/eskimo - **Food Court** — Main · Local · Nicaraguan · $ · 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/food-court-main - **Helados Kiss Me** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/helados-kiss-me - **Pollo Estrella** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/pollo-estrella - **Souvenir Shop** — Main · Local · Handicrafts · $ · 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/souvenir-shop-main - **Tip Top** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/restaurants/tip-top ## Lounges (3) - **Sala VIP Internacional** — access: Pay-in and airline-invited · day pass: 35 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/lounges/sala-vip-internacional - **Sala VIP Nacional La Costeña** — Main · access: Domestic terminal, pay-in · day pass: 35 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/lounges/sala-vip-nacional-la-costena - **VIP Lounge** — Main · access: Business people, Tourists, Celebrities · day pass: $35 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/lounges/vip-lounge-main ## Shops (10) - **Casa del Café Tienda** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/casa-del-cafe-tienda - **Duty Free** — Main · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/duty-free-main - **Farmacia Kielsa** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/farmacia-kielsa - **Flor de Caña Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/flor-de-cana-store - **La Colonia Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/la-colonia-express - **La Prensa** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/la-prensa - **Mini Market Aeropuerto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/mini-market-aeropuerto - **Nica Artesanías** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/nica-artesanias - **Souvenir** — Main · Souvenir URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/souvenir-main - **Tienda Flor de Caña** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/shops/tienda-flor-de-cana ## Parking (8) - **Estacionamiento Frente a la Terminal** — Short stay · 20/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/parking/estacionamiento-frente-a-la-terminal - **Motorcycle Parking** — Short stay · US$ 5.69/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/parking/motorcycle-parking - **Parqueo de Buses Turísticos** — Tour bus parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/parking/parqueo-de-buses-turisticos - **Parqueo Empleados** — Staff parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/parking/parqueo-empleados - **Parqueo Larga Estancia** — Long stay · 20/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/parking/parqueo-larga-estancia - **Public Parking** — Long stay · US$ 11.47/day, US$ 1.64/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/parking/public-parking - **Vehicle Pernoctation** — Valet · US$ 11.47/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/parking/vehicle-pernoctation - **Zona de Espera Taxis** — Taxi staging URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/parking/zona-de-espera-taxis ## Ground transport (11) - **Bus Urbano Ruta 158** — City bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/bus-urbano-ruta-158 - **Bus Urbano Ruta 266** — City bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/bus-urbano-ruta-266 - **Colectivo Local Carretera Norte** — Minibus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/colectivo-local-carretera-norte - **Dollar Rent a Car** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/dollar-rent-a-car - **Hotel Shuttle Best Western Las Mercedes** — Hotel shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/hotel-shuttle-best-western-las-mercedes - **Hotel Shuttle Camino Real** — Hotel shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/hotel-shuttle-camino-real - **Interlocal Managua–León Shared Taxi** — Shared taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/interlocal-managua-leon-shared-taxi - **La Costeña Airport Shuttle** — Domestic connections URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/la-costena-airport-shuttle - **Taxi Autorizado Aeropuerto** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/taxi-autorizado-aeropuerto - **Thrifty Rent a Car** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/thrifty-rent-a-car - **Toyota Rent a Car** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mga/transport/toyota-rent-a-car ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Ignore unsanctioned taxi and shuttle offers in the arrivals hall. Walk outside to the curb for official taxis or a pre-arranged hotel ride. - _Money_: Small USD bills can ease transactions and inaugural expenses. Avoid exchanging large amounts inside the airport due to unfavorable rates. - _Time_: Book hotel pickups for nighttime arrivals to avoid negotiating taxi rates in the poorly lit, minimally policed area. - _Avoid_: Steer clear of airport Wi-Fi; it's renowned for being slow or non-existent. Use offline maps and necessary travel apps instead. - _Insider_: Eat in Managua or bring snacks. Limited food options inside can shut down early, limiting choices for late-night travelers. - _Quiet_: Visit the upstairs café just past security for a quieter spot with tarmac views, away from the bustling ground-floor food court. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/MGA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/mga/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/mga/departures — HTML page with live departures