Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to San Salvador Airport (SAL): what you need to know
Birmingham and San Salvador follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
To ensure you catch your BHM to SAL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to San Salvador Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BHM and SAL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
BHM's address is 5900 Airport Highway.
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BHM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to San Salvador Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Salvador Airport (SAL)
Reserve a hotel close to SAL if you have a late Birmingham Airport to San Salvador Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Salvador Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and explore beyond San Salvador's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Salvador Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
San Salvador Airport to the centre of San Salvador has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to San Salvador Airport. To escape the crowds, head to San Salvador in March.
Book your flight from Birmingham Airport to San Salvador Airport for March if you'd like to explore San Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHM to SAL in December. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of El Salvador
Soyapango is just one of the many cities in El Salvador waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Teleferico San Jacinto, Chantecuán Ecological Park and Aviation Museum.
Around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador, Santa Ana is another essential stop in El Salvador. Start your sightseeing at Parque Nacional El Imposible, Santa Ana Cathedral and San Jorge Ecological Park.
