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Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport

San Salvador, SV

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El Salvador International Airport (Cuscatlán)

San Salvador, El Salvador · North America

Cuscatlán/SAL offers two true 24h Aeroconnections Priority Pass lounges (5h max) plus Casa del Ron daytime — one of Central America’s stronger PP products. Ground access is the weak link: San Luis Talpa is remote from San Salvador centro.

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7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.4
Food & retail6.8
Ground access6.0
Reliability7.2
Lounges8.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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El Salvador International Airport (Cuscatlán)

San Salvador, El Salvador · North America

Cuscatlán/SAL offers two true 24h Aeroconnections Priority Pass lounges (5h max) plus Casa del Ron daytime — one of Central America’s stronger PP products. Ground access is the weak link: San Luis Talpa is remote from San Salvador centro.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.4
Food & retail6.8
Ground access6.0
Reliability7.2
Lounges8.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
significant road transfer (confirm live)
Airport taxis / authorized curb
Lounges
3
2 rated worth it
Terminals
1
main complex

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Lounge

Two Aeroconnections rooms run 24h

Aeroconnections VIP and VIP Lounge 2 both list 00:00–23:59 on Priority Pass with a 5-hour max stay.

Casa del Ron is daytime/evening only (03:30–21:00) and closes 1 Jan + 25 Dec.

Gates

Gate 13 vs Gate 19 vs Gates 14–15

Aeroconnections #1 near Gate 13; Lounge 2 toward Gate 19; Casa del Ron between Gates 14 and 15 on 2nd Floor.

All after security and passport control on PP directions.

Transfer

Remote airport — budget the road time

San Luis Talpa is outside San Salvador; no metro. Use CEPA-linked ground options and confirm live.

Omit invented USD taxi grids without an official sheet.

Watch-out

Dress code + Casa del Ron paid extras

Aeroconnections: smart casual, no shorts. Casa del Ron: some à-la-carte and alcohol often extra.

Quiet/private rooms at Aeroconnections: book vip@aerotv.tv; private rooms paid.

Live conditions

Right now at SAL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Overnight Priority Pass connectors
International PP holders near Gates 13 or 19
Travelers who can meet Aeroconnections dress code

Watch out for

Remote from San Salvador centro — no metro
Aeroconnections dress code: smart casual / no shorts
Casa del Ron closed 1 Jan and 25 Dec
Hours may vary with flight schedules per PP
No published MCT or security wait minutes
Omit invented USD taxi grids

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.4

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.2

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

8.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

1 main complex

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for SAL.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA SAL / ICAO MSLP — El Salvador International (Cuscatlán / Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez), San Luis Talpa
Operator CEPA; airport is outside San Salvador — plan a road transfer
Aeroconnections VIP Lounge — PP 00:00–23:59 near Gate 13; max stay 5h; smart casual / no shorts
Aeroconnections VIP Lounge 2 — PP 00:00–23:59 toward Gate 19; max stay 5h; international; alcohol unlimited 05:00–23:00
Casa del Ron Aeropuerto — PP 03:30–21:00 between Gates 14–15; closed 1 Jan + 25 Dec; some à-la-carte / alcohol often paid
Two true 24h Priority Pass rooms — strong overnight product for Central America

4 official sources

https://www.cepa.gob.sv/aeropuerto-el-salvador/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/el-salvador/el-salvador-international/sal1-aeroconnections-vip-lounge
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/el-salvador/el-salvador-international/sal2-aeroconnections-vip-lounge-2
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/el-salvador/el-salvador-international/sal3-casa-del-ron-aeropuerto

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Explore the SAL guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Airport taxis / authorized curb
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Lounges
3 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 2 rated worth it.
Aeroconnections VIP LoungeAeroconnections VIP Lounge 2
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Traveler Tips
Overnight connection? Either Aeroconnections room — both 24h with 5h max stay.
7 tips & hacks
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Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Aeroconnections VIP LoungeAeroconnections VIP Lounge 224h PP coverage
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list fetched → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 15:10 CST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:10 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.