Is a 1 hr layover in San Salvador long enough?
Yes, 1 hour is probably enough for a layover at SAL (San Salvador).
Is 1 hour enough for a layover at El Salvador International (SAL)?
Meets the standard international-international MCT with reasonable buffer in this small terminal.
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 1 hour connection at SAL on an international flight?
1 hour clears the 60-minute international minimum connection time at El Salvador International, but you should still head directly to your gate. 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.
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.