Travelling from London to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), you'll have a good choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is six hours behind London. El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to SAL.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to SAL with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and SAL include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to El Salvador International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to El Salvador International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SAL are:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to SAL flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When organising your flight ticket from London to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to El Salvador International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Reserve a hotel close to SAL if you have a late flight from London to El Salvador International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and explore beyond San Salvador's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to El Salvador International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to El Salvador International Airport is $567. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $955. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SAL if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to El Salvador International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Uncover a great deal on a flight from London to El Salvador International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from London to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit San Salvador based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a London to SAL flight ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Salvador to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to El Salvador International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Salvador
Once you've booked your flight from London to El Salvador International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Salvador:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in San Salvador when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Volcan San Salvador followed by Centro Histórico de San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia.
Explore more of El Salvador
La Union is just one of the many cities in El Salvador waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Salvador. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Parque Central, Familia Park and Monumento al Soldado.
San Rafael Oriente is another standout destination in El Salvador and is around 80 kilometres east of San Salvador. No journey is complete without experiencing Plaza del Barrio la Merced, Municipal Park and Infantil De San José Park.