San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Madrid (SAL–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAL–MAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, British Airways and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 5,384 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia | 9 | 332 | 9h54-10h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 332 | 10h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AV avianca | 4 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
| Metric | SAL→MAD | XPL→MAD | GUA→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAL | – | 116 mi | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Flight time | 10h 45m | 10h 30m | 12h 34m |
Travel Essentials
SAL: CST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Iberia, British Airways and avianca. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SAL to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAL to MAD is about 10 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,384 miles (8,665 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Juan Santamaría and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palmerola (XPL), Guatemala City (GUA) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).