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How to get fromIstanbul to San Salvadorby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to San Salvador by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane IST - SAL
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador Airport to San Salvadorbus bus
    20h 51m
    $1,203–2,703

  2. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane IST - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvadorshuttle bus
    26h 56m
    $1,015–1,703

  3. Fly to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, shuttle, Tour

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane plane IST - SAP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Copan Ruinsshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruinas to San Salvadorshuttle bus
    26h 59m

Istanbul (IST) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$473Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,293.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 51m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and San Salvador, El Salvador?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to San Salvador. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL), walk to San Salvador Airport, then take the bus to San Salvador. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Plaza Argentina, walk to Guatemala City Airport, take the shuttle to Antigua Guatemala, then take the shuttle to San Salvador.

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