Cheap Flights to El Salvador

Tucked in between Honduras and Guatamala, El Salvador is the tiniest yet most populated country in Central America. Its beautiful beaches are home to at least four of the eight types of sea turtles you can find in the world, most specifically the Olive Ridley which is endangered, as well as some of the world's best surf breaks.

Flights To El Salvador

There is only one airport you can fly into from abroad so any flight to El Salvador will land you at Comalapa International Airport, more usually known as El Salvador International. There are frequent El Salvador flights as the country's tourism has grown significantly over the last few years. If you're after cheap El Salvador flights, then you might have to dig around a bit more and do some research, and being flexible on your travel dates will help too. The airport is 25 miles to the south east of San Salvador, which is the capital, and it takes over 11 hours to fly to El Salvador from the UK.

Getting Around El Salvador

Being quite a small country, travelling around can be relatively easy. If you're based in San Salvador car hire is a good option as it gives you more freedom. The capital is very centrally located so the lakes, volcanoes and historic sites are all within easy reach.

What To See In El Salvador

A good place to start is the capital. There are many hotels in San Salvador where you can stay to soak up the atmosphere of this once war-torn country. The landscape, being a country on the Pacific Rim of Fire, is often changing due to volcanoes and earthquakes, giving the country many fascinating vistas including caldera lakes and fast flowing rivers. There are also plenty of Mayan ruins if you prefer to see the historical side of the country.