Is a 45 min layover in San Salvador long enough?
A 45 minutes layover at SAL (San Salvador) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at El Salvador International (SAL)?
Meets the bare MCT for international-international transfers if both flights are at terminal gates.
What is the minimum connection time at SAL?
Minimum connection times at El Salvador International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 45 minutes connection at SAL on an international flight?
45 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at El Salvador International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. The single terminal building means most gate-to-gate walks take 5-10 minutes, but a portion of aircraft park on remote stands requiring an apron bus that adds 10-15 minutes. Security re-screening is generally not required for same-terminal international-international transfers on Avianca, though passengers arriving from certain flagged origins may be pulled for secondary checks.
How much time do I need for a layover at SAL?
We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at El Salvador International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 20 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at SAL?
If you miss a connection, head to the Avianca transfer desk or ticket counter inside the terminal, as Avianca (the dominant carrier) has staff dedicated to rebooking hub misconnects, often onto the next bank of flights within a few hours.