Avianca, the Colombian airline, says it will add direct daily service to Managua, Nicaragua, from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport starting in early May.

Avianca on May 10 will launch daily direct service between Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Managua, Nicaragua, the carrier announced Tuesday.

Avianca will launch a new route between Managua and Fort Lauderdale on May 10, 2025. Flight AV446 will depart from Managua at 10:00 a.m. local time and arrive in Fort Lauderdale at 2:35 p.m. The return flight, AV447, will depart from Fort Lauderdale at 4:40 p.m. local time and return to Managua.

Avianca operates multiple daily frequencies between MGA and MIA.

A new direct local flight route will soon expand travel options between South Florida and Central America. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Avianca launches daily Fort Lauderdale-Managua flights starting May 10. New route adds 2,