Private Transfer from El Salvador Airport to El Tunco & El Sunzal
Our private transfer from El Salvador Airport to El Tunco takes you from the arrivals exit to your surf lodge, hotel or villa in El Tunco or El Sunzal in about an hour. Your driver tracks your flight, waits with a name sign and loads your boards at no extra cost. You pay one fixed price per vehicle, and the ride is private.
Book your ride from SAL to El Tunco
- Price per vehicle, not per person
- No hidden fees
- Return trip at the same rate
Book Your Transfer to El Tunco
Fixed price from $65 per vehicle, tolls included- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Confirmation by email
El Salvador Airport to El Tunco in About an Hour
Your driver takes the fastest coastal highway, the Carretera del Litoral (CA-2), west toward La Libertad and drops you at the door of your accommodation, with no bus changes or shared shuttle stops.
- Monseñor Romero Airport (SAL)Meet & greet outside arrivals, San Luis Talpa
- Carretera del Litoral (CA-2)Smooth coastal highway heading west
- Puerto de La LibertadCoastal port town on the Litoral highway
- Playa El Tunco & El SunzalDrop-off at your hotel, hostel or villa entrance
Where We Take You
We drive to the door anywhere in El Tunco and El Sunzal. Just give us the name of your hotel or villa when you book.
El Tunco Main Strip
Surf hotels, hostels and boutique lodges along the main street and next to the famous rock formation, such as Roca Sunzal and Hotel Zelen.
Nightlife · Beginner wavesPlaya El Sunzal
Beachfront villas and surf camps facing Sunzal's long right-hand point break, a favorite wave for longboarders, such as Casa de Mar and Zen Hotel.
Point break · VillasPrivate Villas & Residences
Gated communities and vacation rentals along the coastal road between El Tunco, Sunzal and Playa San Blas, plus resort villas like Boca Olas.
Families · GroupsWhy Visit El Tunco
El Tunco is a small beach town on El Salvador's Pacific coast, about an hour from the airport. It takes its name from the big rock just offshore, which locals say looks like a pig ("tunco"). The beach is dark volcanic sand and pebbles, and the sunsets behind the rock draw a crowd every evening.
Surfers come for the waves at El Tunco and at El Sunzal next door, one of the best-known breaks on Surf City El Salvador. After dark the main street fills up with bars, live music and street food. We drive you from El Salvador Airport to El Tunco, door to door.
- Waves for every level, from beginners to longboarders at El Sunzal
- Sunsets behind the famous El Tunco rock
- Surf schools and board rentals on the main strip
- Bars, live music and nightlife on weekends
- Day trips to the Tamanique waterfalls and nearby beaches
More ideas on El Salvador's official tourism site.
Why Travelers Book with Us
Flight Monitoring
If your flight is delayed, we move the pickup time at no extra cost.
Surfboards Welcome
Board bags ride free. Tell us how many when you book.
Name Sign at Arrivals
Your driver waits just outside the terminal exit with your name, with 60 minutes of free waiting after landing.
Air-Conditioned Vehicles
SUVs and HiAce vans for up to 8 passengers.
How Booking Works
Book Online
Use the booking form on this page to reserve your ride from El Salvador Airport to El Tunco. Pick your date, time, vehicle and hotel in El Tunco or Sunzal.
Get Your Confirmation
We email you the fixed price, your driver's contact and pickup instructions.
Meet Your Driver
After customs, find your driver holding your name sign and head to the beach.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the drive from El Salvador Airport to El Tunco?
The private transfer from El Salvador Airport to El Tunco takes about 1 hour (around 45 km) via the coastal highway. Weekend traffic near La Libertad can add a few minutes.
How much is a private transfer from El Salvador Airport to El Tunco?
Our fixed rate from El Salvador Airport to El Tunco is $65 one way in a Nissan Rogue (up to 2 passengers) or $85 in a Toyota HiAce van (up to 8 passengers). The price is per vehicle, not per person, with tolls included and no hidden fees.
Can I bring surfboards?
Yes. Surfboards and board bags are transported free of charge. Let us know how many boards you have so we can send the right vehicle.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We monitor your flight in real time and adjust the pickup time. You also get 60 minutes of free waiting after landing.
Do you offer the return trip from El Tunco to the airport?
Yes. Book a round trip and we will pick you up at your hotel in El Tunco or Sunzal with plenty of time to make your flight.
Is El Tunco the same as El Sunzal?
They are neighboring beaches about 1 km apart. El Tunco is the lively village, while El Sunzal is the quieter point break just west of it. We cover both.
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