Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to San Salvador Airport (SAL): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to San Salvador Airport.
San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Salvador seven hours behind Madrid.
Your MAD to SAL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to San Salvador (and then exploring more of El Salvador!) is easy with Avianca. This popular airline has direct flights from Madrid Airport to San Salvador Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Avianca.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to San Salvador Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and SAL:
Miami International Airport
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport
Guatemala City Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to San Salvador Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at San Salvador Airport (SAL)
Consider booking a hotel close to SAL if you're catching a late Madrid Airport to San Salvador Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a San Salvador Airport rental car and discover San Salvador and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Fox - Rent A Car and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from San Salvador Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
San Salvador Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central San Salvador. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to San Salvador Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit San Salvador based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Madrid Airport to San Salvador Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to SAL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of El Salvador
Soyapango is just one of the many places in El Salvador waiting to be explored once you've seen San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Teleferico San Jacinto, Chantecuán Ecological Park and Aviation Museum.
Santa Ana is another essential stop in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No journey is complete without experiencing Parque Nacional El Imposible, Santa Ana Cathedral and San Jorge Ecological Park.



