Tour of El Salvador International Airport (Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez)

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • Join us for a tour of El Salvador International Airport SAL in Sal Salvador. From shops, lounges, and fast food options see what all the gates have to offer. We had a 5 hour layover and we loved the airport
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    Below are some facts about the airport
    El Salvador International Airport, officially named **Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport**, is the primary airport serving El Salvador. Here are five facts about it:
    1. **Location and Naming**:
    - The airport is located in San Luis Talpa, La Paz, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador.
    - It was renamed in 2014 to honor Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, a prominent archbishop who was canonized by the Catholic Church and is considered a martyr and symbol of human rights in El Salvador.
    2. **Traffic and Importance**:
    - It is the busiest airport in El Salvador and one of the main hubs for Central America, serving as a gateway to the region. The airport handles millions of passengers annually and offers direct flights to numerous destinations across the Americas.
    3. **History and Development**:
    - The airport opened in 1980 and has undergone several expansions and renovations since then, including a significant upgrade and expansion project completed in 2018. This included the addition of new gates, updated facilities, and improved infrastructure to accommodate larger aircraft and increased passenger numbers.
    4. **Hub for Avianca Airlines**:
    - El Salvador International Airport is a major hub for Avianca Airlines, one of Latin America's largest carriers. It serves as a key connection point for passengers traveling between North, Central, and South America.
    5. **Modern Amenities**:
    - The airport is equipped with modern amenities, including duty-free shops, restaurants, lounges, and car rental services. It also has a cargo terminal that handles significant airfreight traffic, making it an important logistics hub for the region.
    These facts highlight the airport's significance as a major transportation hub in Central America.

Комментарии • 48

  • @SMaqsoodNYC
    @SMaqsoodNYC Месяц назад +9

    Very comprehensive and helpful details about the airport.😃

  • @salvadorarias1653
    @salvadorarias1653 5 дней назад +2

    You should go to the beautiful volcanoes and beautiful beaches and mountains, lakes so much to see.

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Месяц назад +4

    Yay ! Very nice !! I've been watching quite a lot of this airport videos !! Lol. You guys did a real nice work !! 👏 👏👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🛫el salvador 🇸🇻 💕💞

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  Месяц назад

      Thanks a lot! That means a lot to hear. We appreciate your feedback

  • @kasparovthegodofwar
    @kasparovthegodofwar Месяц назад +4

    This is the best coverage of the San Salvador airport I've seen so far.
    I hope this channel blows up
    Maybe some coffee just to spark that energy?

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Месяц назад +8

    I'd love to visit El salvador one day in the near future ! And I'd love to spend hrs at this airport ! Spend times & support their local coffee shops,although I drink tea ! Lol It must be very nice to have tea / snack or dine watching the runways !! I didn't know this airport was huge !! 😯

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  Месяц назад +3

      Yes, it’s much bigger than most other airports in the area and it’s well equipped with lounges, fast food and local restaurants

    • @El-Gato-Vlog
      @El-Gato-Vlog 23 часа назад

      No es grande...es más grande el de panamá y Costa Rica

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Месяц назад +4

    It's good to know that the VIP lounge takes priority pass !! 👌

  • @Emirates_A380
    @Emirates_A380 Месяц назад +7

    El Salvador airport was fun🙌🙌

  • @blueracer66
    @blueracer66 4 дня назад +2

    They're building Central America's biggest and most modern airport (in La Union, El Salvador). The country is virtually under construction and transforming, thanks to President Bukele.

    • @El-Gato-Vlog
      @El-Gato-Vlog 23 часа назад

      FALSO....ESO ES UNA FALSEDAD DEL GOBIERNO CORRUPTO LO HACE COMO PROPAGADA POLITICA

  • @bitesizeenglish3716
    @bitesizeenglish3716 4 дня назад +4

    There's a small Pakistani restaurant in San Salvador called Palilo.

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  4 дня назад +1

      Excellent tip! Thank you, will definitely try it next time. We just returned from Reykjavik Iceland and visited the only Pakistani Restaurant we could find there. Video coming in a few weeks :)

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Месяц назад +3

    I'd love to visit El Salvador one day & and spend hours at this airport ,interested in the local coffee shops ,etc. I drink tea ,though ! Lol.💜

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  Месяц назад +2

      Maybe a layover at the airport even if you are not visiting El Salvador 🇸🇻

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Месяц назад

      @KhizEesa Yes ! Lol. Layover is something I am worried of ,unless a terro free country & I'll get 3hrs break at least to catch my next flight ✈️

  • @yvonnelopezarias5410
    @yvonnelopezarias5410 5 дней назад +2

    Welcome 😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @MXDE2007
    @MXDE2007 День назад

    Salvatrucha Airport M13.

  • @Pineappletree3455
    @Pineappletree3455 5 дней назад +2

    Did you guys found the secret bridge?

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  5 дней назад

      No we didn't !!! Where is it

  • @elpequenotamborilero9964
    @elpequenotamborilero9964 5 дней назад +2

    Saludos desde Brentwood Nueva York 🎉

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  5 дней назад

      Greetings from Long Island NY 👋

  • @josesantossalazar6742
    @josesantossalazar6742 3 дня назад +2

    Welcome my friends

  • @josecontreras8896
    @josecontreras8896 2 дня назад +1

    Saludos familia

  • @kevklash
    @kevklash День назад +1

    Amazing coverage of this nice airport. Nicely done.

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  День назад

      Glad you liked it!

  • @josuesensente
    @josuesensente 3 дня назад +1

    El Salvador ❤🇸🇻

  • @petermcgarrymusicandflying
    @petermcgarrymusicandflying Месяц назад +3

    Such a pretty lady

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Месяц назад +2

    I thought this airport reminded me of the one in Hawaii,too, when I saw for the 1st time on RUclips !

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  Месяц назад +1

      Funny enough, we had a similar reaction when we saw the outside of the airport and just the ambiance

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Месяц назад

      @KhizEesa Right !? Lol. I felt that way when seeing this airport on youtube, then you mentioned it,too ~!! Lol. I love that atmosphere !! I love the Hawaii airport which I've visited several times in my life ! 👍

  • @jazzney21
    @jazzney21 Месяц назад +1

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @chamoalas9
    @chamoalas9 10 дней назад +2

    That section is actully 5 gates lol: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19...

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  9 дней назад +1

      Thank you for the info 🙏

  • @jovarp03orion77
    @jovarp03orion77 4 дня назад

    Change airport's name.

  • @JPDBozz7
    @JPDBozz7 Месяц назад +4

    You need to do a better search from el salvador we have the safeties country in the whole Central America fun for kids and for you both.

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  Месяц назад

      Thank you for the feedback and we agree. We can't wait to come Tour the country esp. San Salvador and make some some videos. Appreciate the note

    • @windowexpressoftexas8729
      @windowexpressoftexas8729 5 дней назад +1

      It looks like you also need to do your own research El Salvador is no only the safest country in Central America El Salvador is the safest country in the western hemisphere.

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  5 дней назад

      @@windowexpressoftexas8729 yes, we can't wait to come back and explore the beautiful country of El Salvador

    • @El-Gato-Vlog
      @El-Gato-Vlog 23 часа назад

      Falso..mi país EL Salvador no es seguro, en primer lugar está PANAMÁ Y luego COSTA RICA y BELICE..

    • @JPDBozz7
      @JPDBozz7 22 часа назад

      @@El-Gato-VlogGorgojo regrésate a tu piedra donde vivís porque estás mal informado Panamá y Costa Rica no son países seguras hoy en día. 😅

  • @carlosjeronimo1283
    @carlosjeronimo1283 3 дня назад +2

    You are in America El Salvador is not in Europe or Asia. May be you want to say USA. when you refere that all things are close the same In USA United States of America 😊

    • @KhizEesa
      @KhizEesa  3 дня назад

      Good tip. We appreciate it. Thank you