Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport serves Managua, Nicaragua, and is the city’s main airport. To reach Art Hotel Managua, you can check the hotel’s shuttle, arrange a rental car or contact a transport provider; it’s about a 33-minute drive from the hotel.
- Airport: Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, codes MGA and MNMG.
- Location: Carretera Norte, about 11 km east of central Managua.
- Hotel shuttle: Expedia gives a one-way fee of USD 20 per vehicle, for up to three people; confirm details with the hotel.
- Rental car: National Car Rental has an airport location on Carretera Norte.
Where is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport?
The airport is on Carretera Norte, about 11 km east of central Managua. It serves the Nicaraguan capital and uses the IATA code MGA and ICAO code MNMG. It was originally named Las Mercedes Airport in 1968 before taking its current name.
The hotel’s address is Estatua de Montoya, 3c. al oeste, 1½ c. al norte, Parque Las Palmas, Managua. You can review the hotel’s room options while planning your stay.
How do you get from the airport to the hotel?
You can arrange a hotel shuttle, contact a transport provider or rent a car. Compare the arrangements before you travel, especially the fare, availability and pickup details.
Hotel shuttle
Expedia gives the Art Hotel Managua airport shuttle fee as USD 20 per vehicle one way, with a maximum occupancy of three. Confirm the current fee and booking arrangements directly with the hotel before relying on this option.
Rental car
National Car Rental’s airport location is at 11 Carretera Norte, Sector Norte, Managua. If you plan to rent, check directly with National Car Rental for current availability and terms.
Private transport
Managua Transport gives its airport address as beside the entrance to the VIP lounge at Augusto C. Sandino Airport. It advertises VIP transport and accepts card payments, but its contact page does not state fares or operating hours.
You can contact Managua Transport by telephone at +505 2231-5397 or on WhatsApp at +505 8629-7777 and +505 8690-7777. Ask the provider to confirm pickup arrangements and the fare before you set off.
Airport taxi
A 2024 road-safety review advises using licensed airport taxis and avoiding unregistered taxis or drivers soliciting fares in the arrivals area. It does not identify the licensed taxi pickup point, so confirm where to meet your driver at the airport.
What should you check before you travel?
Confirm the transport price, booking and pickup arrangements with the provider you choose. For a hotel shuttle, check the current fee and reservation details with Art Hotel Managua; for a rental car, verify the terms with National Car Rental. Managua Transport’s published contact details are available above, but its contact page does not provide a fare or operating schedule.
For current airport and transport arrangements, check the official site before you go.
Getting oriented after arrival
Central Managua is about 11 km west of the airport, while the hotel’s address is in Parque Las Palmas.
If you have time to plan your first outing, the one-day Managua route from the hotel area offers a way to structure a day in the city. The city-centre landmarks and museums guide can help you plan a separate visit focused on those sights.
FAQs
What is the airport code for Managua?
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport uses the IATA code MGA and ICAO code MNMG.
How much does the hotel airport shuttle cost?
Expedia gives the fee as USD 20 per vehicle one way for up to three people. Confirm the current charge and booking arrangements with the hotel.
Can you pay by card for Managua Transport?
Managua Transport advertises card payments for its VIP transport. Its contact page does not state fares or operating hours, so confirm those details with the provider.
What can you visit in central Managua?
The Managua city-centre landmarks and museums guide covers sights and a walking plan for the area.