Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
San Salvador is six hours behind Lisbon and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LIS to SAL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to El Salvador International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LIS and SAL include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
369 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Return flights start at 648 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from LIS to SAL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIS to SAL.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to El Salvador International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of all flights leaving Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% land on time at their destination.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LIS:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SAL if you're on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an El Salvador International Airport rental car and discover San Salvador and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Fox - Rent A Car and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from El Salvador International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From El Salvador International Airport, San Salvador is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to El Salvador International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Salvador based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to El Salvador International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to SAL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of El Salvador you should also see. Around 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a visit to Soyapango will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in El Salvador, head for Santa Ana, about 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park are among its highlights.