Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
San Salvador is eight hours behind Athens and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ATH to SAL flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between ATH and SAL include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight is Rs141,024. A return fare is currently Rs227,957. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ATH to SAL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from ATH to SAL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to El Salvador International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Grab 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 get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from El Salvador International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport to central San Salvador has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Salvador. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to El Salvador International Airport for March if you want to visit San Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to SAL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of El Salvador you'll want to see. About 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a trip to Soyapango will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
Santa Ana is another well-known destination in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No journey is complete without seeing Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.
