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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.

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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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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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LUILa Unión Airport
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LEZLa Esperanza Airport
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GACGracias Airport
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ILSIlopango International Airport
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EDQErandique Airport
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LUILa Unión Airport
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LEZLa Esperanza Airport
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GACGracias Airport
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Aeroconnections VIP Lounge

Main Terminalairside

24h Aeroconnections Priority Pass lounge near Gate 13 with a 5-hour max stay. One of SAL’s two overnight PP anchors.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 (24 hours daily)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Complimentary alcoholic drinks · A la carte menu (extra payment on some items) · Conference facilities (extra payment) · Digital card accepted · Wi-Fi

Best for: Overnight Priority Pass holders · Connections near Gate 13

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Aeroconnections VIP Lounge 2

Main Terminalairside

Depends

Casa del Ron Aeropuerto

Main Terminalairside

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Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

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Aeroconnections #1: PP also lists à-la-carte / conference extras and a complimentary alcohol window (facility tag shows max 3; conditions describe a 05:00–23:00 complimentary period — confirm on site).
Aeroconnections #2: clearer PP note — complimentary alcohol unlimited 05:00–23:00; hours may vary with flight schedules.
Casa del Ron: rum-bar style; some menu items and alcohol often require payment.

Second 24h Aeroconnections Priority Pass lounge toward Gate 19. Clear unlimited-alcohol window 05:00-23:00; 5h max stay.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: 00:00-23:59 (24 hours daily)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Complimentary alcoholic drinks (unlimited 05:00-23:00) · Conference facilities · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Wi-Fi

Best for: Overnight international Priority Pass holders · Connections toward Gate 19

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Rum-bar Priority Pass lounge between Gates 14–15, 03:30–21:00. Fun daytime option — not the overnight plan; closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: 03:30–21:00 daily (closed 1 Jan + 25 Dec)

Amenities: Air conditioning · A la carte menu · Alcoholic drinks (often extra payment) · Digital card accepted

Best for: Daytime Priority Pass holders · Transit passengers between Gates 14–15

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