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Reaching El Salvador is easier than reaching any of the other Central American countries, as El Salvador is the hub of the Central American Airlines, and regular flights from different parts of the continent as well as from across the globe land in the El Salvador Airport. For the countries in other continents, the easiest, fastest and cheapest way to reach El Salvador is to take a flight. Flights to El Salvador are frequently available from all the major airports of the world.
Transport Options to El Salvador
The best and the cheapest regional airline conducting flights to El Salvador is the TACA. The other important Central American airlines operating in this region are the American, United, Continental, Copa and Delta. Other major international airlines have regular flights to the international airport of El Salvador.
The process to reach El Salvador from the other countries of the continent is by road. Three first-class international bus lines offer direct services to El Salvador. The Tica bus service is the best among them, passing through Guatemala City and Managua.
Road Route to El Salvador
Four border crossings are to be crossed on the way to Guatemala. A token departure tax is payable at each crossing. A connecting microbus links Honduras to the border of Nicaragua. Panama City or the Mexican border can be reached from this point, for an onward journey towards El Salvador.
El Salvador Entry Requirements
The US citizens traveling to El Salvador must present a current US passport and either a Salvadoran visa, or a tourist card. For others, a Salvadoran visa is a prerequisite to be able to enter El Salvador.
For the international tourist, reaching El Salvador is easiest through the Aeropuero Internacional Comalapa, or the International Airport of El Salvador. The airport is located at a distance of 44 kms from San Salvador, and transport to other parts of the country from the airport is easily obtainable.
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