About Salvador Bahia International Airport (SSA)

Salvador International Airport, also known as Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport and branded as Salvador Bahia Airport, is the main airport for the coastal city of Salvador in the Northeast region of Brazil. In this guide, we will use the brand name Salvador Bahia International Airport to detail terminal facilities, transportation information, and nearby accommodation options.

Information:

Staff at the information counter in the terminal building are on hand to assist passengers.

Website:

Driving directions:

Salvador Bahia International Airport is easily reached from BA-526 and BA-099 highways. Travellers departing from Salvador usually head north on Av Luís Viana Filho and follow the airport sign. The drive time from central Salvador to the airport is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Public Transport

Public transport road:

Bus: Bus 1001 runs between Salvador city centre and Salvador Bahia International Airport. The journey is about one and a half hours. The bus terminal is opposite the terminal building, next to the airport parking garage.

Taxi: Travellers will find both metered regular taxis and executive taxis with predetermined rates readily available outside the Arrivals hall, the latter typically offering a more upscale service.

Ride hailing: Uber operates in Salvador, Brazil.

Public transport rail:

The nearest metro station, Estação Aeroporto - CCR Metrô Bahia, is about 2km (1.25 miles) from Salvador Bahia International Airport. A complimentary shuttle service operates between the metro station and the airport terminal, with daily hours running from 0500 to midnight. To use the metro services, passengers are required to obtain a fare card — options include a One-Way, Transfer, SalvadorCARD, or Metropasse — available at the ticket office. For additional information, see this page.

Terminal facilities

Money:

ATMs are located in the Arrivals hall.

A currency exchange counter is also available in the main terminal.

Food:

A restaurant, local cafés, and international fast-food chains are available at Salvador Bahia International Airport.

Shopping:

A range of retail shops within the terminal building offer items such as toys, clothing, and gifts. Given the popularity of duty-free shopping in Brazil, travellers will find dedicated duty-free outlets in the Departures hall, stocking sought-after goods, including cosmetics, cigarettes, and alcoholic beverages.

Luggage:

There is no luggage storage facility at Salvador Bahia International Airport.

For items lost within the airport, call +55 71 3204 1760 or email aep@salvador-airport.com.br. The Lost and Found counter is on the ground floor at the terminal building (0800-1700, Mon-Fri).

For lost baggage or items left on a plane, contact the airline directly.

Other:

A pharmacy is on Level 1 in the public area.

Airport facilities

Conference and business:

A VIP lounge on Level 2, near boarding gates, offers basic business services. Operation hours are 0700-2100 daily.

In addition, Hotel Intercity Salvador Aeroporto, located 4 minutes away, has a business centre.

Communication Facilities:

Free Wi-Fi is available to all passengers.

Disabled facilities:

Salvador Bahia International Airport has lifts, ramps, and accessible bathrooms for passengers with reduced mobility.

Travellers requiring special arrangements should contact the airline in advance of travel.

Car parking:

A multi-storey parking garage is in front of the terminal building.

Car rental:

International and local car rental companies are available at Salvador Bahia International Airport. It is advisable to compare and reserve a rental car before arriving at the airport.