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Sat, Aug 1
Rio de Janeiro GIGSalvador SSA

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Sun, Jul 26
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Tue, Jul 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGSalvador SSA

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Mon, Jul 27
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Thu, Jul 30 – Fri, Aug 7
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Getting from Salvador airport to the city center

Salvador, the vibrant capital of Bahia, is served by Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), located approximately 28 km north of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including executive buses, regular buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours and carnival season. The route passes through several neighborhoods before reaching the historic Pelourinho district and other central areas.

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Salvador can be heavy, especially during rush hours (7–9 AM, 5–8 PM) and during Carnival season.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the arrivals terminal.
  • Executive buses stop at major hotels along the coast and in the city center.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Salvador

Depart from
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1218 km
Worth visiting
Pelourinho

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
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Weekly flights: 22 totalDaily flights: 3.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
3788828
2333313
Weekly flights: 62 totalDaily flights: 8.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 8 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
4888958
3333333
Weekly flights: 71 totalDaily flights: 10.14 averageMost flights: Friday 9 flights

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AzulAZUADYes

Weather in Salvador

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C25°C
February28°C26°C
March28°C26°C
April28°C26°C
May27°C25°C
June26°C24°C
July25°C23°C
August25°C23°C
September25°C23°C
October26°C24°C
November27°C25°C
December28°C25°C
Hottest Month
28°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
August
Sunny days
276
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
24%
26°C23°C
18 Jul
57%
25°C24°C
Sunday
12 Jul
26°C22°C
19 Jul
17%
25°C24°C
Monday
13 Jul
26°C22°C
20 Jul
44%
25°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
82%
26°C25°C
21 Jul
57%
25°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
84%
25°C24°C
22 Jul
71%
25°C24°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
24°C24°C
23 Jul
36%
25°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
46%
25°C24°C
24 Jul
76%
25°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador. The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador is 1218 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, and Azul. Rio de Janeiro and Salvador have 400 direct flights per week.

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