Updated: January 23, 2026
Argentina South America

Salta Airport (SLA)

Salta Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport averages 14 flights per day to 11 destinations, with 6 domestic and 5 international routes. A total of 7 airlines operate at SLA, led by Aerolineas Argentinas. This airport provides direct service to 6 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Peru as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Salta connects to Tocumen, with a typical flight time of 4 hrs 55 mins.

IATA
SLA
ICAO
SASA
Elevation
4,088 ft (1,246 m) MSL
Local Time
America/Argentina/Salta (UTC-03:00)
Destinations
11 (6 domestic · 5 international)
Flights per day
14 (12 domestic · 2 international)
Busiest Route
Buenos Aires (AEP) (5/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Tocumen 4 hrs 55 mins
Shortest Flight
Córdoba 1 hr 55 mins
Top Airline
Aerolineas Argentinas (5 routes)
Top Country
Argentina (12 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,859 ft / 3,005 m

Weather in Salta

11 Destinations from Salta Airport (SLA)

This week, 11 active routes depart from Salta International Airport. The busiest route connects Salta with Buenos Aires (AEP) and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Tocumen, and the shortest flight is to Córdoba.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
5 Buenos Aires (AEP) SLA → AEP
2 hrs 25 mins
 Aerolineas Argentinas1
3 Buenos Aires (EZE) SLA → EZE
2 hrs 35 mins
 Flybondi, JetSMART2
1 Córdoba SLA → COR
1 hr 55 mins
 Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi2
1 Lima SLA → LIM
3 hrs 5 mins
 LATAM, LATAM Peru2
1 Mendoza SLA → MDZ
2 hrs 5 mins
 Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSMART2
6/week Neuquén SLA → NQN
2 hrs 50 mins
 JetSMART1
5/week Puerto Iguazú SLA → IGR
2 hrs 20 mins
 Aerolineas Argentinas1
3/week Florianópolis SLA → FLN
2 hrs 55 mins
 Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi2
3/week Tocumen SLA → PTY
4 hrs 55 mins
 Copa Airlines1
2/week Asunción SLA → ASU
1 hr 50 mins
 Paranair1
1/week Iquique SLA → IQQ JetSMART1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Salta International Airport is served by 7 airlines, with Aerolineas Argentinas in the lead at 31% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 75% of routes. 4 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 7 airlines operate international routes, compared with 3 serving domestic routes. Copa Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Tocumen with a flight time of 4 hrs 55 mins.

  • Aerolineas Argentinas5 routes
  • JetSMART4 routes
  • Flybondi3 routes
  • LATAM1 route
  • LATAM Peru1 route
  • Copa Airlines1 route
  • Paranair1 route

Salta International Airport provides direct service to 6 countries across two continents. The route network is 55% domestic and 45% international, with Lima, Peru serving as the primary international destination.

  • Argentina12/day
  • Peru1/day
  • Brazil3/week
  • Panama3/week
  • Paraguay2/week
  • Chile1/week

Global Rankings of Salta Airport (SLA)

This snapshot shows how Salta Airport (SLA) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

6 Runways at Salta Airport (SLA)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
02 9,859 ft · 3,005 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
20 9,859 ft · 3,005 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
06 7,887 ft · 2,404 m 98 ft · 30 m Asphalt
24 7,887 ft · 2,404 m 98 ft · 30 m Asphalt
2 9,842 ft · 3,000 m 148 ft · 45 m Closed
6 7,874 ft · 2,400 m 98 ft · 30 m Closed

26 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,859 ft / 3,005 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Salta International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m