# SAL — El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez

> Machine-readable reference for SAL. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

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## Identity

- Name: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez
- IATA: SAL
- ICAO: MSLP
- City: San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
- Country: SV (SV)
- Timezone: America/El_Salvador
- Distance from city: 40 km (25 mi) southeast of San Salvador
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: 3.4M
- Hub for: Avianca El Salvador

## Overview

Welcome El Salvador International Airport, officially known as Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL), is noteworthy for its compact layout that simplifies connections. Positioned 40 km southeast of San Salvador, it's a hub for Avianca El Salvador with nearly every flight channeled through its singular, walkable concourse. This design makes for smooth same-carrier transfers, a rarity among Central American airports. At a glance Handling approximately 3.4 million passengers annually, SAL is a regional airport featuring just one terminal: T1. Despite its size, it plays a crucial role in regional travel with a notable presence of major airlines such as Avianca, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines. The single runway facilitates flights to numerous destinations, making it a strategic junction for travelers in Central America. Terminals & layout SAL’s layout is straightforward, with everything orbiting around Terminal T1. Recent renovations have modernized the facilities and offer a more passenger-friendly experience. The one long concourse eases navigation and shortens the distances between gates, minimizing the hustle typically encountered at busier airports. However, taking a wa…

## Terminals (2)

- **Main Terminal** — airlines: Avianca, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/terminals/main-terminal
- **Main Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Avianca El Salvador, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Aeroméxico, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/terminals/t1

## Dining (42)

- **Bar de Tapas**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/bar-de-tapas
- **Bean of Fire** — Main Passenger Terminal · coffee shop · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/bean-of-fire
- **Beer House**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/beer-house
- **Burger King** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/burger-king
- **Cadejo Brewing Company** — Main Passenger Terminal · bar & brewery · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/cadejo-brewing-company
- **Café de El Salvador**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/cafe-de-el-salvador
- **Celeste Imperio** — Main Passenger Terminal · Asian/Chinese restaurant · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/celeste-imperio
- **Cinnabon**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/cinnabon
- **Claudys Cake** — Main Passenger Terminal · bakery/café · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/claudys-cake
- **Coffee Cup**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/coffee-cup
- **Cosecha Dorada**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/cosecha-dorada
- **Delight’s Restaurante & Bar** — Main Passenger Terminal · restaurant & bar · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/delight-s-restaurante-bar
- **Domino’s** — Main Passenger Terminal · fast food pizza · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/domino-s
- **El Palmarcito** — Main Passenger Terminal · Salvadoran restaurant · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/el-palmarcito
- **Gloria’s Coffee Cocina Café** — Main Passenger Terminal · coffee shop · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/gloria-s-coffee-cocina-caf
- **Gofres** — Main Passenger Terminal · snack/waffle shop · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/gofres
- **Illy Café**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/illy-cafe
- **Island Grab’n Go** — Main Passenger Terminal · grab‑and‑go · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/island-grab-n-go
- **Juan Valdez** — Main Passenger Terminal · coffee shop · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/juan-valdez
- **La Cocinita** — Main Passenger Terminal · café/restaurant · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/la-cocinita
- **La Habana** — Main Passenger Terminal · Caribbean/Latin restaurant · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/la-habana
- **La Hacienda Grill**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/la-hacienda-grill
- **La K-fe** — Main Passenger Terminal · coffee shop/café · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/la-k-fe
- **La Michoacana** — Main Passenger Terminal · ice cream & paleta shop · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/la-michoacana
- **La Neveria** — Main Passenger Terminal · ice cream shop · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/la-neveria
- **La Rosa del Viento** — Main Terminal · Cafe/Restaurant · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/la-rosa-del-viento
- **Lizarran Latin Infusion Restaurant** — Main Passenger Terminal · sit‑down restaurant · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/lizarran-latin-infusion-restaurant
- **Mi Crepa** — Main Passenger Terminal · dessert/crepe shop · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/mi-crepa
- **Mister Donut**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/mister-donut
- **Pizque** — Main Passenger Terminal · Salvadoran restaurant · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/pizque
- **Pizza Hut**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/pizza-hut
- **Pollo Campero** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/pollo-campero
- **Pupusería Express**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/pupuseria-express
- **Restaurante Nostalgia** — Main Passenger Terminal · Salvadoran restaurant · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/restaurante-nostalgia
- **Snack Café** — Main Passenger Terminal · café · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/snack-caf
- **Sports Bar**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/sports-bar
- **Starbucks** — Main Passenger Terminal · coffee shop · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/starbucks
- **Subway**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/subway
- **Tapacun** — Main Passenger Terminal · café · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/tapacun
- **Tea Toya** — Main Passenger Terminal · Asian restaurant · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/tea-toya
- **The Coffee Cup Bar 3** — Main Passenger Terminal · coffee shop · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/the-coffee-cup-bar-3
- **Wendy’s** — Main Passenger Terminal · fast food burger · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/restaurants/wendy-s

## Lounges (15)

- **Aeroconnections VIP Lounge** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, airside
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/aeroconnections-vip-lounge
- **Aeroconnections VIP Lounge 1** — Main Passenger Terminal · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Select bank and card programs, Pay‑at‑door where space allows
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/aeroconnections-vip-lounge-1
- **Aeroconnections VIP Lounge 2** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, airside
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/aeroconnections-vip-lounge-2
- **Aeroconnections VIP Lounge 2 (Gate 13)** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, Lounge membership programs, Prepaid lounge passes, Pay at the door (capacity permitting) · day pass: Available via prepaid passes and walk‑in payment; price varies · 02:30–22:00
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/aeroconnections-vip-lounge-2-gate-13
- **Aeroconnections VIP Lounge 2** — T1 · access: Priority Pass · 04:30 – 00:00 Daily
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/aeroconnections-vip-lounge-2-t1
- **Aeroconnections VIP Lounge (Gate 19)** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, Lounge membership programs, Prepaid lounge passes, Pay at the door (capacity permitting) · day pass: Available via prepaid passes and walk‑in payment; price varies · 24 hours
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/aeroconnections-vip-lounge-gate-19
- **Aeroconnections VIP Lounge** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: $30 · 24 hours Daily
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/aeroconnections-vip-lounge-t1
- **Ambaar Lounge (Airside, Gates 18–23)** — Main Terminal · access: Lounge membership programs, Pay at the door (capacity permitting) · day pass: Pay at the door; price varies
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/ambaar-lounge-airside-gates-18-23
- **Ambaar Lounge (Landside, before X‑ray Control)** — Main Terminal · access: Lounge membership programs, Pay at the door (capacity permitting) · day pass: Pay at the door; price varies
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/ambaar-lounge-landside-before-x-ray-control
- **Avianca Sala VIP** — T1 · access: Avianca business and elites · opens ~05:30-06:00, closes 21:00
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/avianca-sala-vip
- **Avianca Sala VIP** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: $40 · 05:00 – 22:00 Daily
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/avianca-sala-vip-t1
- **Avianca VIP Lounge** — Main Passenger Terminal · access: Business class on Avianca, Star Alliance Gold on Star Alliance flights, Avianca LifeMiles Diamond elite, Eligible Avianca elites redeeming points, American Express Global Lounge Collection (select cards), DragonPass · Approximately 05:30/06:00–21:00 daily
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/avianca-vip-lounge
- **Sky Lounge El Salvador** — T1 · access: Pay-in, airside
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/sky-lounge-el-salvador
- **VIP Lounge by Gate 19** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, airside
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/vip-lounge-by-gate-19
- **VIP Lounge El Salvador** — T1 · access: Pay-in, airside
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/lounges/vip-lounge-el-salvador

## Shops (24)

- **Dufry**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/dufry
- **Duty Free Americas**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/duty-free-americas
- **Duty-Free Shops (various operators)** — Main Terminal · Duty Free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/duty-free-shops-various-operators
- **Handcrafts Market**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/handcrafts-market
- **Kids Zone Store**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/kids-zone-store
- **La Librería**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/la-libreria
- **La Riviera**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/la-riviera
- **Main Duty Free (generic operator)** — Main Passenger Terminal · duty free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/main-duty-free-generic-operator
- **Montblanc**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/montblanc
- **News & Books Kiosk (generic operator)** — Main Passenger Terminal · newsstand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/news-books-kiosk-generic-operator
- **Newsstands & Convenience Kiosks (various)** — Main Terminal · News & Convenience
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/newsstands-convenience-kiosks-various
- **PharmaExpress**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/pharmaexpress
- **Secondary Duty Free (generic operator)** — Main Passenger Terminal · duty free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/secondary-duty-free-generic-operator
- **Souvenir and Handicraft Stores (various)** — Main Terminal · Souvenir/Gifts
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/souvenir-and-handicraft-stores-various
- **Souvenir & Handicrafts Shop (generic operator)** — Main Passenger Terminal · gift/souvenir
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/souvenir-handicrafts-shop-generic-operator
- **Souvenirs El Salvador**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/souvenirs-el-salvador
- **Sports Fan Shop**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/sports-fan-shop
- **Sunglass Hut**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/sunglass-hut
- **Tech and Accessories Kiosks (various)** — Main Terminal · Electronics & Accessories
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/tech-and-accessories-kiosks-various
- **TechZone**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/techzone
- **The Boutique**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/the-boutique
- **Tienda del Café**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/tienda-del-cafe
- **Travel Convenience Store (generic operator)** — Main Passenger Terminal · convenience
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/travel-convenience-store-generic-operator
- **Travel Essentials**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/shops/travel-essentials

## Parking (5)

- **Estacionamiento Larga Estancia** — Long-stay
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/parking/estacionamiento-larga-estancia
- **Parking Principal** — Short-stay
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/parking/parking-principal
- **Parqueo Económico** — Economy parking
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/parking/parqueo-economico
- **Parqueo Techado** — Covered parking
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/parking/parqueo-techado
- **Parqueo VIP** — Valet parking
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/parking/parqueo-vip

## Ground transport (8)

- **Bus Ruta 133** — Local bus · $0.50-3 · .},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/transport/bus-ruta-133
- **Bus Ruta 138** — Local bus · $0.50-3 · .},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/transport/bus-ruta-138
- **Colectivo Costa del Sol** — Minibus · .},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/transport/colectivo-costa-del-sol
- **Intercity Coach San Miguel** — Coach · .},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/transport/intercity-coach-san-miguel
- **Intercity Coach Santa Ana** — Coach · .},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/transport/intercity-coach-santa-ana
- **Rideshare Pickup Zone** — Rideshare · .},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/transport/rideshare-pickup-zone
- **Shuttle Hoteles San Salvador** — Hotel shuttle · .},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/transport/shuttle-hoteles-san-salvador
- **Taxi Oficial Aeropuerto** — Taxi · 7 · .},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sal/transport/taxi-oficial-aeropuerto

## Insider tips

- _Time_: Plan for longer waits at security during Avianca peak hours. Early morning and late evening are particularly crowded in T1.
- _Insider_: With Priority Pass, access Aeroconnections VIP Lounge by Gate 19—it's less crowded and offers a satisfying buffet.
- _Local_: Seek out Salvadoran sweets at landside kiosks near check-in in T1—ideal for last-minute gift items.
- _Avoid_: Expect concession closures during late hours; secure snacks before late-night layovers.
- _Quiet_: For a peaceful wait, head towards gates in the 20s where announcements are infrequent.
- _Money_: US dollars are your friend, particularly for airport transport, to avoid ATM fees and conversions.
- _Local_: Informal taxis and rideshares are easiest to find a short walk from the main taxi stand bustle.
- _Quiet_: The lounge near gates in the high teens offers a less busy, more relaxed atmosphere compared to central spots.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/SAL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/sal/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/sal/departures — HTML page with live departures