Travelling from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) taking off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 45 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Medellin to El Salvador International Airport flight.
The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Medellin. El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador.
The most popular route is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). You can choose from 7 direct services every week. AVIANCA operates a 3:15am departure between MDE and SAL.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Medellin to SAL. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there 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 Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) operate out of this terminal.
AVIANCA is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport jetting out of MDE.
AVIANCA is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MDE to SAL.
To reach MDE from central Medellin, it takes about 35 minutes to drive the 24 kilometres or so.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
69.76% of flights that take off from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is one of the main options between Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and SAL.
On public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to SAL flight:
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Book a hotel close to SAL if you're catching a late flight from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab an El Salvador International Airport rental car and discover San Salvador and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Fox - Rent A Car and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Medellin to El Salvador International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
167 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport. A return flight starts from 182 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Medellin to SAL.
April is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Medellin to El Salvador International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). Visit San Salvador in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Medellin to SAL plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Salvador to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport in January when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about San Salvador
Start your San Salvador trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to El Salvador International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Volcan San Salvador, Centro Histórico de San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia are must-visits when exploring San Salvador.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of El Salvador just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres east of San Salvador, a visit to La Union will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Parque Central, Familia Park and Monumento al Soldado.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in El Salvador, head for San Rafael Oriente, roughly 80 kilometres east of San Salvador. Plaza del Barrio la Merced, Municipal Park and Infantil De San José Park are highlights.
