Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, making San Salvador six hours behind London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to SAL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to El Salvador International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and SAL include:
Miami International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Right now, $811 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,246. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to SAL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHR to SAL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Reserve a hotel close to SAL if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar to explore San Salvador and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from El Salvador International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of San Salvador. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to El Salvador International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Salvador in February.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to El Salvador International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to SAL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of El Salvador
You've visited San Salvador, now it's time to explore more of El Salvador. Travel about 8 kilometres north-east to Soyapango to check off its popular sights. From Parque de Ciudad Credisa to MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal), your itinerary will be busy.
Around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador, Santa Ana is another essential stop in El Salvador. No visit is complete without checking out Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.