Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador is 1218 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto, Curitiba.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Salvador and London, São Paulo, Florianópolis, Glasgow, Recife, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Manaus, Foz do Iguaçu, São Luís, Buenos Aires, Lima, Brasília, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Macapá, Campo Grande, Bogotá, Madrid, Medellín.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont.

Question 7

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What airports are near Salvador?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Salvador is Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International. It is also served by Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador with Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, LATAM Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International

Question 13

How many airports are there near Salvador?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Salvador. The main one is Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International and other nearby airports include Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Salvador, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Salvador, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£86
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£251
Cheapest round-trip	£168
Average round-trip	£268
Nonstop flights in October	£118 – £417

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Executive Bus (Primeira Classe)	50-90 min	BRL 15–20 (~USD 3–4)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget with comfort
Regular Bus	60-120 min	BRL 5–6 (~USD 1)	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Taxi (Comum)	30-60 min	BRL 100–150 (~USD 20–30); metered	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Taxi (Especial/Executivo)	30-60 min	BRL 150–200 (~USD 30–40); fixed rate	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	comfort with fixed pricing
Uber / 99	30-60 min	BRL 60–120 (~USD 12–24); surge pricing applies	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer	30-60 min	BRL 180–300 (~USD 36–60); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and guaranteed pickup
Rental Car	30-60 min	BRL 120–250/day (~USD 24–50); plus fuel	24/7 at airport (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	---	1	4
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	2	2
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Sunday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Gol Transportes Aéreos	1	3	4	3	7	6	8
LATAM Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 46 total	Daily flights: 6.57 average	Most flights: Sunday 8 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
Gol Transportes Aéreos	5	5	4	3	7	4	5
LATAM Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 47 total	Daily flights: 6.71 average	Most flights: Friday 7 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	25°C
February	28°C	26°C
March	28°C	26°C
April	28°C	26°C
May	27°C	25°C
June	26°C	24°C
July	25°C	23°C
August	25°C	23°C
September	26°C	23°C
October	26°C	24°C
November	27°C	25°C
December	28°C	25°C

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