Travelling from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) departing from here.
San Salvador is two hours behind Ottawa. El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Ottawa to SAL.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Ottawa to SAL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SAL:
Grab an El Salvador International Airport rental car and discover San Salvador and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Fox - Rent A Car and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport is $466. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $725. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to SAL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). Visit San Salvador in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Ottawa to SAL flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport in January when temperatures are between 18ºC and 30ºC.
More about San Salvador
After booking your flight from Ottawa to El Salvador International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Salvador:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in San Salvador when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Volcan San Salvador followed by Centro Histórico de San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of El Salvador waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres east of San Salvador, a visit to La Union will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Parque Central, Familia Park and Monumento al Soldado.
San Rafael Oriente is another favourite destination in El Salvador and is around 80 kilometres east of San Salvador. No journey is complete without experiencing Plaza del Barrio la Merced, Municipal Park and Infantil De San José Park.
