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?

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The flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador is 1224 km.

Question 3

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

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

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, Jacarepaguá Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

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The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional.

Question 8

What airports are near Salvador?

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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, LATAM Airlines, Azul.

Question 10

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

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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

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?

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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?

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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?

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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	£61
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£134
Cheapest round-trip	£119
Average round-trip	£143
Nonstop flights in May	£74 – £329

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 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	---	5	3
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	2	1
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Saturday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos	2	6	3	5	6	6	4
LATAM Airlines	2	1	1	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 44 total	Daily flights: 6.29 average	Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 08.06	Tue 09.06	Wed 10.06	Thu 11.06	Fri 12.06	Sat 13.06	Sun 14.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos	6	6	7	6	6	5	5
LATAM Airlines	3	3	3	3	2	3	3
Weekly flights: 61 total	Daily flights: 8.71 average	Most flights: Wednesday 7 flights

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Airline	Mon 15.06	Tue 16.06	Wed 17.06	Thu 18.06	Fri 19.06	Sat 20.06	Sun 21.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos	6	6	6	6	7	5	6
LATAM Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 63 total	Daily flights: 9 average	Most flights: Friday 7 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	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	25°C	23°C
October	26°C	24°C
November	27°C	25°C
December	28°C	25°C