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Direct Flights
Your favorite airline flies every day to our capitol city San Salvador (SAL):
American Airlines ▰ Delta ▰ Spirit Airlines ▰ United ▰ Avianca ▰ Volaris ▰ Aeromexico ▰ Copa ▰ TAG Airlines
⇢ Find flights to SAL airport on Google Flights
San Salvador (SAL) airport is the primary and only international airport in El Salvador.
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As soon as you land, domestic SIM cards are available in the airport.
Claro, Movistar, Digicel (best for older phones), and Tigo are the four competing providers. SIM cards cost about $1. Pre-paid plans are $1 - $15 and activate instantly.
Your English SIM card or eSIM app are fully supported here, but the roaming cost can be 5x - 10x more.
ATMs And Currency
El Salvador ATMs work with your debit and credit cards. Many merchants also accept debit and credit cards directly.
The national cash currency is US Dollars. Bitcoin is also a national currency and is widely accepted.
Once you land, you can withdraw US cash at several airport ATMs.
Customs & Immigration
Most visitors are welcomed with a 90-day tourist card for $12, purchased and issued on arrival.
Remember to keep the customs stub with your passport during your trip, as you'll need this for a seamless departure.
Customs here is a breeze like any American country, as long as your suitcase is just full of clothes.
⇢ Learn about specific customs regulations here
Airport Transportation
The airport is located just outside the city:
San Salvador Downtown - 40 minutes - $30 taxi
La Libertad Beach - 40 minutes - $30 taxi
Coatepeque Lake - 1hr 40min - $100 taxi
Perquin (farthest town) - 4 hours - $200 taxi
You can also rent your own car with any English driver's license.
Enterprise, National, Alamo, and 15 other rental desks are available. Contact them directly for more information.
⇢ Get a car rental quote from Enterprise