San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Madrid (SAL–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,384 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BA4220
BA British
332
9:00 PM
CST
2:20 PM+1
CET
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB222
IB Iberia
332
9:00 PM
CST
2:20 PM+1
CET
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Madrid
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 5,384 mi 10h 20m nonstop +7h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

SAL–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 5,384 miles in approximately 10h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAL–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 7 332 10h20 Oneworld
IB Iberia 7 332 10h20 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – BA, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA + IB (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAL to MAD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to MAD.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
919
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Madrid from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric SAL→MAD SAP→MAD
Distance from SAL 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 3
Flight time 10h 20m 9h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
SAL: CST · MAD: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
5,384 mi / 8,665 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 20m.
Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

SAL–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance5,384 mi / 8,665 km
Flight time10h 20m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAL to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 10h 20m. The route covers 5,384 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Iberia.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SAL to MAD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, CLT, CLO, BOS, ATL, CUN, MIA, PTY, MDE, EZE, MEX, SAP, BOG, YUL, LIM, IAD, EWR, JFK, SJO, UIO, DFW, LAX and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Nearby alternatives include SAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAL to MAD

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Iberia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAL to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to MAD ranges from 10 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,384 miles (8,665 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Pedro Sula (SAP).