Why go
- Capital and largest city of Nicaragua.
- Served by Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA).
History
Managua is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and one of the largest cities in Central America. Located on the shores of Lake Managua, the city had an estimated population of 1,063,815 as of 2023, and a population of 1,401,687 in its metropolitan area. The city also serves as the seat of Managua Department.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190, 737-700) · 3 routes: Guatemala City, Panama City, San Jose
- Grupo TACA TA (A319, A320, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Miami, San Salvador
- LACSA LR (ATR) · 2 routes: San Jose*, San Salvador*
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
- CAL Cargo Air Lines 5C (DHT) · 1 route: San Jose
- Conviasa V0 (CRJ) · 1 route: Panama City
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, A320) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Iberia Airlines IB (Embraer 190) · 1 route: San Jose*
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Houston
- US Airways US (A319, A320, 737-800, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Miami
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MGA has direct flights to 8 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. San Jose, Miami, Panama City, San Salvador, Atlanta…). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Puerto Salvador Allende - Isla del Amor.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Managua, Nicaragua. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.