 | | San Salvador Airport – gateway to one of Central America’s best-kept secrets | | | Built in the 70s, the airport has one passenger terminal and is starting to show signs of its age but it still functions quite well and handles more passenger traffic than it was designed for. It can get very busy during peak times when the airport is basically operating well beyond its capacity. Regular international flights to San Salvador come from the USA, Canada and throughout South and Central America. There are also weekly flights to and from some European ports. The airport is the main hub for TACA, the national airline. Other major airlines flying to El Salvador Airport include American and Continental Airlines.
The airport features duty-free shops and a number of food & beverage outlets including both takeaway and sit-down restaurants.
Visitors arriving at the airport should be aware that El Salvador’s drug enforcement agency has officials patrolling the airport making random security checks on passengers.
Both local and international car rental agencies can be found in the arrivals hall. Taxis are also available but make sure you agree on the fare before getting into the car. For passengers arriving late at night it can be wise to pre-arrange your airport pick up.
The nearest hotel to El Salvador Airport is the Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto which is around 3km away. | | | | | | |  | | Compare Cheap Airfare Travel Deals | | |
