Travel - International
AIR: Nicaragua’s national airline is Nicaraguenses de Aviación (NICA), which is now a member of the Taca International Airlines (TA). Other airlines serving Nicaragua are American Airlines, Aero Caribbean, Air France, Continental Airlines, Iberia and Lacsa. Services are available to Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Spain and the USA.
Approximate flight times: From Managua to London is 31 hours including stopovers in Toronto and Miami; to Madrid is 13 hours; to Miami is 2 hours 30 minutes.
International airports: Managua (MGA) (Augusto Cesar Sandino) is 12km (7 miles) north of the city (travel time – 15 minutes). Bus and taxi services run to the city. Airport facilities include a bank, bars, post office, tourist information, restaurants, duty-free shop, refreshments and car hire (Avis, Hertz and Budget).
Departure tax: US$25 on all departures; children under two years are exempt.
SEA: Major ports are Corinto, El Bluff, Puerto Cabezas and Puerto Sandino, which are served by shipping lines from Nicaragua, as well as Central American, North American and European countries.
ROAD: The Pan-American Highway runs through Nicaragua via Esteli and Managua. Bus: There are daily bus services between Managua and Tegucigalpa (Honduras), San Salvador (El Salvador) and San José (Costa Rica) (travel time – 9 hours). Services are provided by Nicabus, Ticabus, King-Quality and Transnica. Tickets are sold up to five days in advance, and all border documentation must be completed before the ticket is issued.
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