Flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): what you need to know
The timezone in Managua is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Washington DC.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BWI to MGA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BWI and MGA include:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
At the moment, 102 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 257 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BWI to MGA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BWI to MGA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport.
Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Of the flights that depart from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, 77.13% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Augusto C Sandino 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 BWI:
Arriving at Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
If you're getting in on a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MGA:
Follow your own route with an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and experience more of Managua and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Augusto C Sandino International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to central Managua
From Augusto C Sandino International Airport, Managua is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Managua in February.
The warmest month in Managua is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BWI to MGA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nicaragua
Managua is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Nicaragua just waiting to be explored. About 80 kilometres north-west of Managua, a trip to León will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Plaza Sutiaba, Museum of Sacred Art and Museo de la Guerra.
Around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua, Masaya is another essential stop in Nicaragua. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to La Esquina Del Arte Castellón, Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata and Rotonda San Jeronimo.