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Cheapest one-way trip
£19
Cheapest nonstop round-trip
£37
Cheapest round-trip
£37
Average round-trip
£47
Most popular airline
Azul
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Travelers usually depart from Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Terminal Padre Henrique Otte when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador. Book your trip to arrive at Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International, or Salvador Bus Station. The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador is 1218 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and LATAM Airlines. Rio de Janeiro and Salvador have 139 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 33 | 20 | 19 | 24 | - | 17 | 26 |
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Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azul | AZU | AD | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos | GLO | G3 | Yes | Unknown | No |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador takes around 2.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador?
The flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador is 1218 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador?
Several carriers operate flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Foz do Iguaçu, Lima, New York, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte, Florianópolis, Fortaleza, Curitiba, Montevideo, Recife, Denver, Tel Aviv, Miami, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Los Angeles, Brasília, Porto Seguro.
What are the most popular routes to and from Salvador?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Salvador and São Paulo, Foz do Iguaçu, Santiago de Chile, Recife, Miami, Belo Horizonte, Montevideo, Lima, Fortaleza, Porto Seguro, Buenos Aires, Belém, Philadelphia, New York, Natal, Chicago, Maceió, Cusco, Dourados, Florianópolis.
Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
What airports are near Salvador?
The main airport in Salvador is Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International. It is also served by Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International, Feira de Santana, Valença.
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