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Discover Central America
Central America is a isthmus (a narrow strip of land) which connects North and South America. It borders Mexico to the north and Colombia to the south.
It's made up of 7 countries:
Popular airlines flying to Central America
Discover some of the airlines flying to Central America, all available at Alternative Airlines.
Aéromexico
Aéromexico is the flag carrier of Mexico, with its hub based in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. Aéromexico schedules flights to over 90 destinations across North America, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines is the national carrier of Panama, with its main hub in Tocumen International Airport and focus city in Juan Santamaría International Airport. The airline currently flies to over 75 destinations in 30 countries around North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Avianca
Avianca is the national carrier of Colombia and is one of the largest airlines in Latin America. Avianca has a major hub in San Salvador (SAL), El Salvador. The airline flies to over 115 destinations in North America, South America, Europe and the Caribbean. On average Aviance operates over 3,400 flights a week.
TAG Airlines
Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos, otherwise known as TAG Airlines, is an airline based in Guatemala. It serves between 8 and 10 destinations in Central America and Mexico, with the exact number varying by season.
Sansa
Sansa Airlines is a Costa Rican airline that mainly prioritises domestic flights. However, it also offers a handful of international flights within Central America, including to Nicaragua and Panama.
CM Airlines
Also known as Cielo Maya, CM Airlines is a Honduran airline. It flies to 8 to 10 destinations, with most within Honduras. It offers one regular international flight to Guatemala City.
Volaris
Volaris is a Mexican low-cost airline based in Santa Fe, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City with hubs in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Tijuana. Volaris operates flights to over 70 destinations around Mexico and the Americas.
Air Europa
Air Europa is one of the largest airlines in Spain, headquartered in Llucmajor, Mallorca, Spain. Air Europa has its main hub at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport with focus cities at Palma de Mallorca Airport and Tenerife North Airport.
Please note that while Air Europa can get you to Central America, it doesn't offer flights between Central American countries.
Iberia
Iberia is the flag carrier airline of Spain based in Madrid, with main hubs in Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. Iberia flys to over 120 destinations in over 45 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America and Latin America.
Please note that while Iberia can get you to Central America, it doesn't offer flights between Central American countries.
Popular destinations in Central America
Panama City
Panama City is the capital of Panama. Take a walk down the old streets of Casco Viejo, visit the Panama Metropolitan Cathedral or bike Amador Causeway. Another top tourist attraction is the monkey island on Gatun Lake in Panama. It's a 4-hour round-trip excursion with an English-speaking guide that you won't want to miss out on.
San José
San José is the capital and the largest city in Costa Rica, located in the centre of the country. Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Central America, attracting over 1.7 million tourists a year. San José has some incredible museums including the famous gold museum as well as the best nightlife in Costa Rica. Be sure to get your dancing moves out as you'll be dancing all night long to the Latin music.
Antigua Guatemala
Antigua is a city in the south of Guatemala. Antigua has become one of the most-visited cities in Guatemala for many reasons. It's known for its stunning architecture, fun culture and amazing viewpoints of Antiguas three cone volcanoes.
Granada
Granada is a city in the west of Nicaraguan. Explore the main plaza that's known for its beautiful cathedral and fountains, then take a day trip to Apoyo Lagoon for some kayaking lessons, as well as visit the magma Masaya Volcano.
Why buy flights within Central America?
Central America is filled with natural beauty, clear seas and tropical beaches.
It's embedded with many ancestral traditions and vibrant nightlife, so if you're looking to relax by the Caribbean coast during the day and party during the night, Central America is the destination for you.
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Flights within Central America FAQs
How many countries are there in Central America?
Central America is made up of 7 countries and hundreds of islands. Countries in Central America include Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Where is Central America?
Central America is between North America and South America. Mexico borders the north of Central America and Colombia borders the south. The largest country in Central America is Nicaragua, and the smallest country is El Salvador.
What languages are spoken in Central America?
There are so many languages spoken in Central America however the main languages spoken in Central America are Spanish and Portuguese.
Can I buy flights to Central America on finance?
YES! When you book flights with Alternative Airlines you can spread the cost of your flight fare in instalments. Spreading the cost of your flight over time allows you can easily budget for your trip. We have partnered with many payment plan providers that let you split the cost of your flight fare in equal interest-free instalments. This includes Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, Tabby, Clearpay and more. Please bear in mind that the payment plan options available to you at checkout will depend on the country you live in.
Is the Caribbean considered Central America?
No. The Caribbean and Central America are separate subregions in North America.
Even though it's not in Central America, you can still book flights to the Caribbean at Alternative Airlines! Enjoy sunny coasts and warm waters when you vacation in the Caribbean.