Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro takes around 2.2 hours.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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, Fortaleza, Florianópolis, Recife, Manaus, Lima, Brasília, Foz do Iguaçu, Bogotá, Medellín, Buenos Aires, New York, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Quito, Tel Aviv, Curitiba, Porto Seguro, Belo Horizonte, São Luís.

Question 5

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, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro, Lisbon.

Question 6

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 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

Which airlines fly between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, 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 10

What flights operate between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, 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 11

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 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

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro 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 Salvador, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro 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 Salvador, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£81
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£267
Cheapest round-trip	£180
Average round-trip	£264
Nonstop flights in September	£153 – £440

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BRT Transcarioca to Alvorada	40-60 min	R$4 – R$5; single fare	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Premium Bus (Frescão) to Centro/Zona Sul	45-90 min	R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Taxi (yellow cab)	30-60 min	R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	30-60 min	R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro from Cinelândia (walking distance)	10-20 min	R$6 – R$7; single journey fare	every 5–10 min	quick access to Zona Sul
Taxi (yellow cab)	10-30 min	R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	short trips with luggage
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	10-30 min	R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	5	5	6	7	8	4
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Aerolineas Argentinas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 35 total	Daily flights: 5 average	Most flights: Saturday 8 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
Gol Transportes Aéreos	7	6	6	4	6	7	4
LATAM Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Aerolineas Argentinas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 54 total	Daily flights: 7.71 average	Most flights: Monday 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	30°C	23°C
February	30°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	21°C
May	26°C	19°C
June	25°C	18°C
July	25°C	17°C
August	25°C	18°C
September	26°C	19°C
October	27°C	20°C
November	27°C	21°C
December	29°C	22°C

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